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BN12 YCP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,804 mi
Last recorded111,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 111,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight age perishing and cracking (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Just starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,265 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 100,264 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,119 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 88,777 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 88,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 30,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YCP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 YCP, 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 YCP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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