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BN62 VJM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 51,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,210 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 49,200 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,761 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,820 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 40,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads signs of wear

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,557 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 VJM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

BN62 VJM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BN62 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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