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BJ62 HJX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 121,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 121,670 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 116,066 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 116,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished Side wall inner/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,802 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view

slight damage to offside wing mirror cover

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,449 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,430 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepping in tread

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Oct 2017 57,632 miles

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

both rear tyres slight stepping in tread

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,199 miles

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

offside rear tyre stepping in tread

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,086 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers worn

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 HJX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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