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BN62 NVZ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,527 mi
Last recorded58,527 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 NVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,527 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 58,527 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 53,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 53,147 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 45,741 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,414 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 42,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 38,892 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,921 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,606 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 27,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,946 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 17,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,155 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 16,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NVZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

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

Is BN62 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 NVZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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