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BN12 VVS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 127,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 127,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 112,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 102,149 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 102,149 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,372 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 77,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Coolant leak no coolant or water in the tank

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,084 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 67,084 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess hydraulic mount leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,723 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ???????????

Fail 3 Jun 2019 59,707 miles

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

CAM BELT HISTORY ???????????

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,405 miles

NSF TYRE 3MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES. 215-55X16W

NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,OLD & PERISHING.

OSF TYRE 3-2MM TREAD LEFT.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 50,405 miles

NSF TYRE 3MM & WORN LOW ON EDGES. 215-55X16W

NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,OLD & PERISHING.

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

OSF TYRE 3-2MM TREAD LEFT.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,291 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 40,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,444 miles

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

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

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 VVS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

BN12 VVS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VVS 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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