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BN12 ZBY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,828 mi
Last recorded132,828 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 117,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 117,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 110,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 105,314 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 88,026 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,907 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 67,907 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,660 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,477 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

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 ZBY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 ZBY registered?

BN12 ZBY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is BN12 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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