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BV62 OXW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 OXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 100,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,968 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 61,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 57,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to test rear belts (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,717 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut not to cords

Fail 15 Sep 2017 36,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut not to cords

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,576 miles

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 OXW 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 OXW, 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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What year was BV62 OXW registered?

BV62 OXW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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