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DV12 BGX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,578 mi
Last recorded53,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 BGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 53,578 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 50,501 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 46,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 43,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,695 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 38,694 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 22 Dec 2017 22,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 19,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,132 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,578 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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DV12 BGX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV12 BGX, 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 DV12 BGX registered?

DV12 BGX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is DV12 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 BGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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