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BF12 JYG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 JYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit @3mm (215 55 16 w) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 81,914 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit @3mm (215 55 16 w) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,535 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 76,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,550 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 70,499 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 54,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,276 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,265 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,406 miles

Rear rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,486 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,885 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,121 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 JYG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

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

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