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BN62 DPV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,797 mi
Last recorded149,797 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 DPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 149,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 148,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 146,888 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 146,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,126 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,950 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,189 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,415 miles

REAR TYRES ON 3.00MM OF TREAD

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,457 miles

Front tyres almost bald on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,746 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres sawtoothing at inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,746 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres sawtoothing at inner edges

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 DPV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BN62 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

BN62 DPV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is BN62 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 DPV 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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