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BJ12 LVU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,332 mi
Last recorded146,332 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 146,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 142,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust leaking slightly rear silencer box before the tailpipe

Fail 10 Dec 2024 142,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust leaking slightly rear silencer box before the tailpipe

Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,393 miles

Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing & clutch (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 124,417 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 111,972 miles

Front n/s and o/s front tyres - worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,768 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 LVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

BJ12 LVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is BJ12 LVU safe to buy?

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