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BN12 HLX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,830 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 86,830 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,241 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,973 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,862 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 31,555 miles

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

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

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

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 HLX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HLX, 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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What year was BN12 HLX registered?

BN12 HLX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BN12 HLX safe to buy?

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