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BF12 JLO

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,991 mi
Last recorded54,991 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 36,593 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 25,180 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 25,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 23,226 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 12,369 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 9,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,158 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 JLO 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 92.3%.

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 BF12 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

BF12 JLO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BF12 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 JLO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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