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B8 JKW

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,569 mi
Last recorded65,569 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,569 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 65,568 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,629 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,858 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,161 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 32,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 24,735 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 18,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 12,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2016 7,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 3,098 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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B8 JKW is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B8 JKW, 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 B8 JKW registered?

B8 JKW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is B8 JKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JKW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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