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BN12 YEJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 145,181 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 137,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 130,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jan 2024 130,906 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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,854 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit incorrectly fitted and loose but secure

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,473 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tread,no cords exposed

offside rear tyre perished/cracked in tread

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,886 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,929 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 72,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,043 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,856 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,322 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 YEJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

BN12 YEJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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