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BN62 VHB

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,243 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,439 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 59,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 55,376 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,761 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 51,761 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,761 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,601 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,777 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 26,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 VHB is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

BN62 VHB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BN62 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VHB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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