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BJ61 JFG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,294 mi
Last recorded88,294 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 77,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 73,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,360 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 69,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Expansion reservoir

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2021 67,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads apear to be very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,315 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,856 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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BJ61 JFG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ61 JFG, 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 BJ61 JFG registered?

BJ61 JFG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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