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BN12 HMF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,039 mi
Last recorded168,039 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 168,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 158,467 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 150,029 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 149,955 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 139,337 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section mounting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower Midle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,496 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,307 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,254 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inside face of front brake disc's

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HMF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

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

Is BN12 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HMF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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