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BJ12 XLC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,946 mi
Last recorded38,946 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 38,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 37,501 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 37,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 36,004 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 19 Oct 2020 31,982 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,790 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,934 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 27,934 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,436 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,858 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2015 19,772 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)

front wipers starting to smear

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 XLC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

BJ12 XLC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BJ12 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 XLC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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