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BJ12 WRD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,388 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 89,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,829 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,870 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 71,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 56,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 52,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,620 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 28,530 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,156 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 WRD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

BJ12 WRD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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