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BN12 UGX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,660 mi
Last recorded154,660 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 154,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 140,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 133,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,486 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 108,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,564 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,564 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,220 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 UGX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

BN12 UGX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BN12 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UGX 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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