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BJ61 TUY

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,212 mi
Last recorded167,212 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 167,212 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 167,212 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 145,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 136,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,630 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 108,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,556 miles

all four tyres worn down to 2 mm

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,020 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 45,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 12,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 6,150 miles

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 TUY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

BJ61 TUY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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