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BJ12 GXZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,566 mi
Last recorded54,566 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,965 miles

Sill covers fitted

Unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 46,275 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,578 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2021 44,578 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,434 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,481 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,187 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,245 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,301 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low (70% worn)

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

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

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

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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BJ12 GXZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ12 GXZ, 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 BJ12 GXZ registered?

BJ12 GXZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 GXZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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