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BN12 HPO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,498 mi
Last recorded57,498 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 57,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,395 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 55,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 52,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 52,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,121 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,635 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)

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 HPO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

BN12 HPO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is BN12 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HPO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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