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BJ12 XHA

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,038 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 81,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached fractured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,868 miles

all wheel nut fixings have slight damage and corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 69,653 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine rattle and risk of damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine knocking (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished split and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,922 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 64,921 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,607 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,901 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 49,899 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened vented discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,719 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,681 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 XHA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc 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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

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

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