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BN12 VUE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 149,860 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 149,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 143,799 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 131,247 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 131,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 126,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,500 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 113,399 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,814 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,451 miles

rear tyre tread wear uneven/lumpy

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

rear tyre tread wear uneven/lumpy

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,048 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 87,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,015 miles

emissions too clean / no print out given

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,717 miles

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

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 VUE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

BN12 VUE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BN12 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VUE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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