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BJ62 NJZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,445 mi
Last recorded132,445 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 132,445 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 132,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlight loose

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,626 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,941 miles

Bonnet secondary/safety catch inoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 94,941 miles

Bonnet secondary/safety catch inoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,506 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 NJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

BJ62 NJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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