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BN12 YFA

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,912 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 99,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 96,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,275 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 92,275 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 87,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,754 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 81,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,023 miles

slight cut to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,204 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 37,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,076 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 YFA is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

BN12 YFA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is BN12 YFA safe to buy?

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