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BV62 OXT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 OXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 116,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension multi links deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2023 91,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension multi links deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,391 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 67,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 47,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO CRACKING ON SIDE WALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,553 miles

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED PARTIAL INSPECTION OF SEATBELT

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV62 OXT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV62 OXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV62 OXT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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