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BN12 BPZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,227 mi
Last recorded102,227 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,227 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 102,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 101,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,465 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 99,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 72,847 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 10 Apr 2020 72,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing the screen n/s wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall has a cut tyre also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,024 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,016 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 40,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BN12 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

BN12 BPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BN12 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 BPZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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