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BJ12 YGA

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,522 mi
Last recorded152,522 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 152,522 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 152,516 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Aug 2022 142,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 133,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 124,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

heat shield insecure rear

Pass 10 May 2018 99,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 85,670 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 May 2016 70,821 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 70,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 54,442 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 YGA is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YGA, 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 YGA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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