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BV62 VVX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,025 mi
Last recorded110,025 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 VVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 110,025 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 108,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,707 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 103,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,194 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 85,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,398 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air from mirror and phone holder screen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,378 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,725 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 VVX 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 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV62 VVX registered?

BV62 VVX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is BV62 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 VVX 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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