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BJ12 JLJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 136,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,722 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,602 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,044 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,044 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre feathered/out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,042 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,454 miles

brake fluid level low

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bands and worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

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 JLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JLJ, 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 JLJ registered?

BJ12 JLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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