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BJ12 LTA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 94,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,383 miles

chip in screen

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,293 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,409 miles

Front/rear brake discs wearing

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,981 miles

Rear brake discs wearing

Fail 13 Jun 2019 55,902 miles

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

Rear brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,981 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,972 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,420 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 12,315 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 LTA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LTA, 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 BJ12 LTA registered?

BJ12 LTA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BJ12 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 LTA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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