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BN62 DOU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,429 mi
Last recorded113,429 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 DOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,429 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 113,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 26 Jun 2024 108,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,856 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,505 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,741 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 74,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear hear shield insurcure but still suported

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 63,878 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine cover fitted and under tray 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 DOU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 DOU, 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 BN62 DOU registered?

BN62 DOU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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