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BJ12 XXO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,592 mi
Last recorded150,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 150,592 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 140,816 miles

BONNET LATCH SEIZING UP.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ,LIPPED & HEAVILY CORRODED,REPLACE A.S.A.P (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ,ADVISE SECURE.(REAR)

Fail 6 Jan 2021 140,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BONNET LATCH SEIZING UP.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ,LIPPED & HEAVILY CORRODED,REPLACE A.S.A.P (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ,ADVISE SECURE.(REAR)

Pass 8 Jan 2020 132,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED & CORRODED,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN NS MIDDLE OF SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PULLEY NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN REVVED UP.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED & CORRODED,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 131,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED & CORRODED,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN NS MIDDLE OF SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PULLEY NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN REVVED UP.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED & CORRODED,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 117,580 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 83,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Wiper Poor Clearing

Pass 13 May 2016 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 64,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

ns has light damage to both doors

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 XXO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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