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DV12 BHN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 BHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 85,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,716 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside condensation in headlamp

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,590 miles

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

Offside door mirror case damaged but has no sharp edges

Fail 17 Feb 2023 58,590 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside condensation in headlamp

Offside door mirror case damaged but has no sharp edges

Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,027 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))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,021 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 30,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 29,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 23,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,246 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,441 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 BHN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV12 BHN, 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 DV12 BHN registered?

DV12 BHN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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