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BJ12 XHW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,634 mi
Last recorded53,634 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 53,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 43,133 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2023 43,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 23,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 11,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,210 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 XHW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XHW, 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

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What year was BJ12 XHW registered?

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

Is BJ12 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 XHW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ12 XHW have outstanding finance?

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