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BN62 VBU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 102,837 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching depth markers and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

note 215/55/16 tyres fitted to front axle 205/55/16 tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching depth markers and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

note 215/55/16 tyres fitted to front axle 205/55/16 tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,720 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 79,720 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both rear link rods missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 71,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 71,135 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,978 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,400 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 VBU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

BN62 VBU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is BN62 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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