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BF12 JPJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,425 mi
Last recorded38,425 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 JPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,425 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand brake just met requirements

Pass 7 Mar 2025 36,828 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 35,885 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 34,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 34,448 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted

Central Lower Exhaust heat plate insecure

Front Lower Fog lamp bezel insecure both sides

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,807 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 ()

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

vehicle fitted with under shield limiting view on some components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,229 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 ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 31,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 29,715 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,820 miles

Offside Rear OSR Tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,120 miles

various small cuts to front tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,793 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking slightly between the tread

Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,016 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 JPJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF12 JPJ, 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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BF12 JPJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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