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BN62 MWP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,367 mi
Last recorded139,367 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 MWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 139,367 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Offside front upper engine mount. Cracked, perished and starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall scrubbed. (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2. Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2. (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 133,752 miles

Front both front top mount bearings are slightly noisy

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,602 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 129,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Feb 2023 124,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 124,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Feb 2022 118,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,405 miles

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

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 MWP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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