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BD62 AJX

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,291 mi
Last recorded150,291 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 AJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,391 miles

Heat shield is insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air con compressor missing

Fail 2 Oct 2023 105,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air con compressor missing

Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,449 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 87,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,603 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.50 Test reading 0.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,096 miles

front discs slightly worn,nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,302 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 58,302 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BD62 AJX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD62 AJX, 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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BD62 AJX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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