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BJ62 EPX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,293 mi
Last recorded184,293 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 184,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 184,217 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 177,473 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 169,250 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 169,250 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 162,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 155,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 148,447 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 148,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 139,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn On rear axel front or big trail bush slightly play or damage. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 139,724 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant coming out of the coolant reservoir (8.2.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

heat shield insecure

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,091 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre tread just legal

Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner tread pattern severely distorted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,606 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 EPX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ62 EPX, 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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What year was BJ62 EPX registered?

BJ62 EPX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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