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BN12 PHF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 PHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 90,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 75,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 69,988 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 69,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 62,588 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 21 Feb 2018 57,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,747 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 PHF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

BN12 PHF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BN12 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 PHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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