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BD08 ZSJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,351 mi
Last recorded171,351 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ZSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 171,351 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 171,351 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 162,245 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD IS LOSE

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT COWER BROKEN

Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 152,021 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NSR tyre excessively damaged/cut (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slit but not letting greas out

Offside Front is showing a bit wet

Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,484 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2022 144,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,131 miles

cross member bracket at rear of front subframe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 126,131 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

cross member bracket at rear of front subframe corroded

object more than 40mm in swept area of windscreen (removed) (phone holder)

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,990 miles

damage to n/s/r arch + bumper . bumper not fully secure

engine oil leak around top of engine . dip stick not seated correctly

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,989 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

damage to n/s/r arch + bumper . bumper not fully secure

engine oil leak around top of engine . dip stick not seated correctly

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,967 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,964 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,357 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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BD08 ZSJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD08 ZSJ, 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.

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What year was BD08 ZSJ registered?

BD08 ZSJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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