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BV62 SWY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,956 mi
Last recorded155,956 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 SWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 155,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 141,815 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 141,814 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 125,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 111,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INDICATES A MALFUNCTION. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,091 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS PROMINENT STEPPING ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,091 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS PROMINENT STEPPING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,198 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,705 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 37,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,967 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2016 32,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,037 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 SWY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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