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BN62 ZSX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 73,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,064 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 62,064 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,966 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 55,966 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 50,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,687 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 ZSX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

BN62 ZSX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is BN62 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZSX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN62 ZSX have outstanding finance?

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