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BJ61 JFN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,978 mi
Last recorded159,978 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 159,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 153,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 148,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,576 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 129,536 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,032 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 117,707 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,441 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 56,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,768 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 JFN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JFN, 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 BJ61 JFN registered?

BJ61 JFN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is BJ61 JFN safe to buy?

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