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BD12 NJX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,611 mi
Last recorded81,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,611 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside front to rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2025 113,428 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 66,779 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front wheel hub inner

Pass 16 May 2023 64,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,178 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 58,058 miles

both front tyre valve stems deteriorated

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing thin on edges and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2021 58,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyre valve stems deteriorated

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing thin on edges and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perished

parking brake lever has high travel but does not reach the stop

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake pad face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc inner pad face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,995 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,162 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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BD12 NJX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD12 NJX, 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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BD12 NJX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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