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BG12 JYO

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 JYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 106,261 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,644 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 95,517 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,860 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,673 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,673 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,971 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 58,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 47,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area , (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 36,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area , (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 17,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BG12 JYO is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc 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 BG12 JYO, 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 BG12 JYO registered?

BG12 JYO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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