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BJ12 MMV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,936 mi
Last recorded155,936 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 155,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 22 May 2023 149,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 May 2018 131,105 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 131,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear 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 MMV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ12 MMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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