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BJ62 EXU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 114,862 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Union 25mm either side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,094 miles

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

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just next to middle join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 108,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just next to middle join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,166 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 89,166 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,080 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,750 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 66,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,625 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 58,625 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,133 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 33,133 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EXU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EXU, 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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BJ62 EXU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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