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BN12 YBU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,913 mi
Last recorded158,913 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 158,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 155,129 miles

underbody corossion floor and general.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 150,451 miles

Underbody corrosion general and exhaust.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 143,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 143,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,014 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 6 Jan 2020 121,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,971 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,781 miles

nail in nsr tyre

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,223 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 YBU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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The MOT history for BN12 YBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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