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BN62 VKC

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,920 mi
Last recorded78,920 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,920 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 76,615 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,728 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 72,728 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,155 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly between treads. (all four) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wear uneven

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven wear

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 VKC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

BN62 VKC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is BN62 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VKC 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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