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BN12 BUU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,856 mi
Last recorded134,856 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 134,856 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,687 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,965 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,338 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid level on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 235/40/18

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake light bulb slightly dim

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Pass 15 May 2019 73,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean

Fail 14 May 2019 73,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean

Pass 11 May 2018 59,831 miles

front pads very close to limit require replacement forewith

Pass 4 May 2017 47,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,482 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 32,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 30,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front deep cut in side wall

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,545 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 22,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BUU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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