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BJ62 PBO

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 PBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 129,724 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 127,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 127,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 121,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BBJ EX PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 111,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 PBO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

BJ62 PBO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 PBO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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