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BN62 ZRU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,456 mi
Last recorded77,456 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 77,456 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 77,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 72,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,570 miles

Central Rear Tank heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 67,570 miles

Central Rear Tank heat shield loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,876 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 53,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,700 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

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 ZRU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

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

Is BN62 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZRU 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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