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BN62 VGO

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,586 mi
Last recorded120,586 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2022 113,775 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,508 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 105,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 97,580 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2020 97,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 91,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 72,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 50,037 miles

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,640 miles

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

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 VGO is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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