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BN62 LUJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,494 miles

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 26 Jan 2026 86,494 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,832 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 64,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,610 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 51,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,360 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,746 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 LUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc 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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

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

Is BN62 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 LUJ 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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