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BF12 JUY

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,862 mi
Last recorded73,862 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,862 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 73,862 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,633 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 77,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. cracking on tread wall - 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 67,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Unable to check wipers (3.5 (a))

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail Drive belt missing for alternator / water pump..battery charging light on (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,797 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,120 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 59,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,967 miles

Front brake discs and pads have 6-8000 miles left.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,792 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 JUY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 JUY registered?

BF12 JUY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BF12 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 JUY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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