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BN62 OBV

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,433 mi
Last recorded101,433 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,433 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 101,427 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near side front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 97,467 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 97,467 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,418 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 93,418 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,205 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,241 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 OBV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

BN62 OBV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is BN62 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 OBV shows 12 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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