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BJ12 MXO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 82,977 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 77,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 59,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,762 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 55,762 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2018 51,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,962 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 MXO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

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

Is BJ12 MXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 MXO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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