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BN12 XZX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 111,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 110,938 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 107,895 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 107,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 104,591 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,604 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both rear trailing arm bushes are worn/perishing/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/ scored and a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: ns/r tyre cracking/perishing on edges and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: os/r tyre is cracking/perishing in treads and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both rear trailing arm bushes are worn/perishing/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 96,398 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 96,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 86,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 86,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,107 miles

n/s side repeater cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 73,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,597 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 XZX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

BN12 XZX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BN12 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XZX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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