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BF12 JJZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 JJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 129,188 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 129,188 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 116,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,531 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,715 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,254 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,305 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,353 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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BF12 JJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF12 JJZ, 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 BF12 JJZ registered?

BF12 JJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 JJZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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