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BN62 ZHU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim poor

Pass 31 May 2024 82,378 miles

Offside Front Headlight aim has a poor pattern

Pass 3 Jun 2023 79,985 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 75,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 73,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2020 71,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 69,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,156 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 10 Jun 2017 62,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,184 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,847 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 ZHU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

BN62 ZHU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is BN62 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZHU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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