FORD FOCUS BN12UHV has 21 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 FORD FOCUS has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 124,103 miles 3 months ago on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 16:46.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

BN12UHV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD MARCH 2027124,103 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD MARCH 2026124,103 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  7. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202523RD MARCH 2026115,104 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 2025115,104 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH MARCH 2025115,017 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both & N/s Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 202423RD MARCH 2025112,022 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED1ST MARCH 2024112,022 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drl Lamp Not Working
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202323RD MARCH 202496,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Main Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH MARCH 202396,911 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Cable Damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202222ND MARCH 202386,267 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 202286,265 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202122ND MARCH 202275,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH MARCH 202175,867 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202022ND MARCH 202167,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH MARCH 201922ND MARCH 202058,579 MI
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 201958,415 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working Also Not Switching To Daytime Running Lamp (4.2.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heat Shields Insecure
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED16TH MARCH 201822ND MARCH 201948,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Sidewall Scrubbed/worn Smooth On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre Minor Cracking On Tyre
PASSED2ND MARCH 201722ND MARCH 201840,316 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED1ST MARCH 201622ND MARCH 201734,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Undercover Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. ADVISORY - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED7TH MARCH 201522ND MARCH 201630,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 201530,032 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN12UHV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

BN12UHV MOT Comments

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BN12UHV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 124,103 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,865 miles

BN12UHV FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration BN12UHV was manufactured on Thursday 22nd March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 124,103 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 8,865 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN12UHV has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 40 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 38 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does BN12UHV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 BN12UHV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN12UHV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 BN12UHV does have Tax. Read more

When does BN12UHV Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN12UHV will expire in 4 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN12UHV MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN12UHV will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027. Read more

When did BN12UHV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN12UHV was on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 16:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN12UHV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN12UHV we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN12UHV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN12UHV we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN12UHV?

BN12UHV is registered as a 2012 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has BN12UHV done?

The odometer reading for BN12UHV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 124,103 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,865 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN12UHV?

The vehicle BN12UHV was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 22nd March 2012. Read more

What colour is BN12UHV?

The official colour of BN12UHV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BN12UHV have?

BN12UHV has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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