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BN62 VKZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,360 mi
Last recorded112,360 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 94,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,539 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 85,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 64,807 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 64,802 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2019 60,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advice all other tyres wearing close to limit and becoming perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,832 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,832 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,831 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 VKZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,600cc 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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

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

Is BN62 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VKZ 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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