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BF62 JGU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,910 mi
Last recorded86,910 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 JGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,910 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 86,908 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 86,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 76,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 67,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,779 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 57,600 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 37,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 37,036 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,116 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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BF62 JGU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF62 JGU, 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 BF62 JGU registered?

BF62 JGU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is BF62 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 JGU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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