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BJ61 XLO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,763 mi
Last recorded91,763 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,448 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General condition of under body corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,557 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 40,334 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 40,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, nail in tread and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable to close to sidewall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,118 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,061 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 XLO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

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

Is BJ61 XLO safe to buy?

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