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BN62 ZVM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 136,669 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 136,664 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 133,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing damaged both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 133,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing damaged both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,630 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 130,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 124,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,297 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,849 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 100,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,986 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 92,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,309 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,459 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 ZVM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

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

Is BN62 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZVM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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