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BF12 YJJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,482 mi
Last recorded115,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,127 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,261 miles

Brakes juddering

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

Movement in both front strut top bearings but not excessive

N/s/r wheel buckled advise replacement

Fail 1 Feb 2016 91,260 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes juddering

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

Movement in both front strut top bearings but not excessive

N/s/r wheel buckled advise replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,917 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 82,917 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

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

Is BF12 YJJ safe to buy?

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