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BN62 CZH

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,076 mi
Last recorded131,076 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 CZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 131,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Heat shield missing: Not likely to cause a hazard.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulders and screw in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 131,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Boot also split. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Heat shield missing: Not likely to cause a hazard.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulders and screw in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 129,370 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 129,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 126,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 8 May 2024 126,246 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Unable to fully assess steering components due to play in suspension components.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 12 May 2023 109,026 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 108,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 May 2023 108,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

boot full not allowing full access

Pass 16 May 2022 92,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 79,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner sidewall 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,356 miles

Both front tyres ran off on inner edge 215/55/16 W XL

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,527 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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BN62 CZH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN62 CZH, 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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BN62 CZH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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