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BV62 OZP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 OZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 91,994 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 85,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 81,071 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,097 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,774 miles

Coolant level low.

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres low on tread. (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,337 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 59,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/R16 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers slightly smeary

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,768 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepping and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing inner edge badly close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 48,768 miles

Emissions not tested Due To exhaust tip fitted stopping probe being inserted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both rear tyres slightly stepping and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing inner edge badly close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,309 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,226 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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 OZP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

BV62 OZP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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