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BJ62 ELV

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,151 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,680 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 19 Jan 2017 16,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 9,462 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 9,462 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 9,205 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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BJ62 ELV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BJ62 ELV, 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 BJ62 ELV registered?

BJ62 ELV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BJ62 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 ELV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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