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BN12 HPV

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,827 mi
Last recorded47,827 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,843 miles

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 HPV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HPV, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 HPV?

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What year was BN12 HPV registered?

BN12 HPV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BN12 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HPV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 HPV have outstanding finance?

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