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BN12 VAX

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 83,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,449 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 57,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,535 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,697 miles

mist of oil on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,382 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,034 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,034 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,786 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 VAX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

BN12 VAX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BN12 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VAX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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