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BN62 JVY

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,487 mi
Last recorded142,487 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 JVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 142,487 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 142,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 128,032 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 112,241 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 112,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,547 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 77,296 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 75,518 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 30 Dec 2020 75,501 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 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 20 Jun 2019 58,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,151 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 40,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/5017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 28,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,481 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Under-tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,337 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 JVY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

BN62 JVY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is BN62 JVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 JVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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