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BN62 DFO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,959 mi
Last recorded130,959 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 DFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,904 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,551 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,072 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 107,068 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,931 miles

Inner edges low on both front tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2018 85,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,227 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 76,227 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,104 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 59,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

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 DFO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFO, 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 BN62 DFO registered?

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

Is BN62 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 DFO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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