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BJ62 MDF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,109 mi
Last recorded118,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 118,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,487 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 114,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 110,492 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 102,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,527 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 82,269 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,033 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,787 miles

n/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MDF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

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

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