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BN12 YGK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,633 mi
Last recorded168,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 168,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 168,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 160,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 160,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 154,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 154,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 146,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 135,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,116 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,825 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,080 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 YGK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

BN12 YGK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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