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BV62 VVE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,293 mi
Last recorded77,293 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 VVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 77,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,377 miles

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,565 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut within tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged ex perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged ex perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged ex perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged ex perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to min limit and scrubbing inner devouid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and scrubbing out inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and scrubbing out inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and scrubbing out inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and scrubbing out inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,319 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 VVE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

BV62 VVE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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