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BN12 YYE

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,756 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp. Water ingress.

Nearside Rear Water ingress light unit.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth left in places. All tyres except osr. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 121,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch arm broken, linkage missing. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp. Water ingress.

Nearside Rear Water ingress light unit.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth left in places. All tyres except osr. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,654 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,654 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 103,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,678 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,798 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYE is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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