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BF12 JYX

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,153 mi
Last recorded106,153 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 JYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 106,153 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,958 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside front and rear door damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside front and rear door damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,109 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside front and rear door damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,109 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front and rear door damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,734 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 68,734 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,586 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (also sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,856 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (also sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,559 miles

front pads worn (o/s)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2015 10,236 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JYX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

Is BF12 JYX safe to buy?

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