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BJ12 NCC

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,198 mi
Last recorded119,198 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,198 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 119,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 64,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,380 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 37,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall has small cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 34,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 May 2018 34,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2017 30,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 27,799 miles

removed expired tax and holder from drivers view / wiper sweep prior to test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 19,898 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)

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 NCC is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NCC, 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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BJ12 NCC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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