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BV62 SZK

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 SZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 83,984 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Both rear links broken. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 81,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 71,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,932 miles

Front both tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,897 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ISO seat checked. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation. Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,292 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))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 43,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,151 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,901 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre slightly mis-shapen on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,744 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,447 miles

under tray fitted

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 SZK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

BV62 SZK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BV62 SZK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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