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BN12 XOE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 102,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 101,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,737 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2021 97,698 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 97,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,444 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,004 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 58,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

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 XOE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

BN12 XOE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BN12 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XOE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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