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BJ61 JNV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 101,099 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 95,572 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 95,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,537 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,321 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,816 miles

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,043 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded (surface corrosion)

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,887 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,539 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 12 Apr 2016 34,787 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 25,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre low on pressure

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 JNV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

BJ61 JNV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ61 JNV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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