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BN12 XXY

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,226 mi
Last recorded138,226 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 138,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,288 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 118,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 110,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,079 miles

Low emissions to clean to test

Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,767 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 XXY is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

BN12 XXY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BN12 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XXY 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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