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BN62 VLJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,422 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,348 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 VLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is BN62 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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