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BN12 VJP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2025 78,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,028 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 28,121 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 28,119 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 21,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 17,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have minor inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,851 miles

minor inner and outer shoulder wear to front tyres

off side front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,052 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,308 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 VJP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VJP, 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.

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What year was BN12 VJP registered?

BN12 VJP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 VJP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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