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BJ62 MKC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,516 mi
Last recorded118,516 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 111,270 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 111,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 100,013 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 87,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,757 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 49,757 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm causing tyre to run out of shape also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall excessive cut (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,912 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 MKC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ62 MKC registered?

BJ62 MKC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BJ62 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 MKC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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