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BN12 AAV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 AAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 120,408 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 120,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 114,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 94,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,381 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,726 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,724 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 63,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,610 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,651 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 43,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,196 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall of tyre

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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BN12 AAV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN12 AAV, 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 BN12 AAV registered?

BN12 AAV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BN12 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 AAV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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