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BN62 ZPU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,848 mi
Last recorded117,848 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,848 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 117,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,653 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 87,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,325 miles

Central Rear Heat shield is loose

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,150 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to step out off shape in inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,329 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,850 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 ZPU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

BN62 ZPU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is BN62 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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