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BJ61 TPV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,186 mi
Last recorded136,186 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 May 2025 136,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 2 May 2024 135,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn and out of shape ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 131,355 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 131,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 124,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 103,562 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 103,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire badly damaged (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 94,623 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 94,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 85,074 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,972 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 74,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,184 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn and stepped on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 65,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn and stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,257 miles

Both front discs slightly lipped

NSF wheel binding slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,257 miles

Both front discs slightly lipped

NSF wheel binding slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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 TPV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ61 TPV, 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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BJ61 TPV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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