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BN12 PLZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 PLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 93,967 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 93,967 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 88,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,114 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 15 Mar 2023 81,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 81,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,283 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 127,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,800 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 41,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 26,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 12,425 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 11,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 9,012 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 PLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

BN12 PLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is BN12 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 PLZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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