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BJ12 MXH

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,804 mi
Last recorded197,804 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 197,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 176,042 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 159,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 146,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 131,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,828 miles

Both rear tyres stepped

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2019 75,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres stepped

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,258 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 MXH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

BJ12 MXH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 MXH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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