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BN62 VCJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,488 mi
Last recorded81,488 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 81,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,389 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 78,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,050 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 66,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 9offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished 205/55/16

Fail 14 Nov 2019 56,986 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 9offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished 205/55/16

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,772 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 VCJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN62 VCJ registered?

BN62 VCJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BN62 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VCJ 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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