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BN62 ZLX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,511 mi
Last recorded95,511 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,061 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 89,031 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 84,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/55 ZR16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 80,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,039 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 78,037 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 74,103 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 63,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,547 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,536 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 40,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZLX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

BN62 ZLX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is BN62 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZLX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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