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BN12 BUA

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,289 mi
Last recorded113,289 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 113,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,173 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,173 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 105,167 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,028 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 103,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,730 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 100,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 98,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 98,305 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two units ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 92,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2018 82,406 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing All wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,297 miles

EML on dash

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

Oil leak ()

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,392 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,787 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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BN12 BUA is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BUA, 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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BN12 BUA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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