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BN62 VJJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,020 mi
Last recorded149,020 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 149,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 149,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2025 141,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,311 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 131,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,330 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 110,223 miles

Offside Front plug repair to outer sidewall .recommend immediate replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,048 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,314 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,635 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,041 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 33,041 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn below limit (3.5.1g)

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 VJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

BN62 VJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is BN62 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VJJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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