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BN12 BZG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,674 mi
Last recorded144,674 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 144,674 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly. Inside facing out.

Fail 9 Aug 2024 135,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly. Inside facing out.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 118,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 100,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,295 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant below minimum

Fail 16 Aug 2021 89,264 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,567 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,817 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2018 67,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,516 miles

handbrake release button missing but still able to operate lever

Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake release button missing but still able to operate lever

Pass 19 May 2015 20,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to nsr

child seat fitted to osr

park brake lever button missing but operates satisfactory

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 BZG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

BN12 BZG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is BN12 BZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 BZG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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