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BJ12 KBN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,261 mi
Last recorded119,261 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 KBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 119,261 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 108,708 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 108,708 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 90,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 73,248 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,330 miles

Off rear Seat belt not checked.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,404 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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BJ12 KBN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

BJ12 KBN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 KBN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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