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BJ12 MYL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,874 mi
Last recorded78,874 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 MYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 78,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 66,022 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 66,022 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 65,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 58,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 58,393 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,081 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 49,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,973 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 36,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,955 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 29,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,679 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 24,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,537 miles

Coolant leak

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 MYL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MYL, 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

How do I check the history of BJ12 MYL?

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What year was BJ12 MYL registered?

BJ12 MYL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is BJ12 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 MYL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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