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BJ62 MFX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,346 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake hose ferrule hard pipes slightly distorted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5 mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,683 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged Hose hard pipe ferrule slightly distorted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield not fully secured

Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,613 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 87,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jet slightly misaligned

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 81,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jet slightly misaligned

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2020 69,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,579 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 54,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,231 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 2,298 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 MFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

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

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