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BJ62 UTO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,720 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 84,715 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,121 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front rubber strips around glass

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arms very corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very bald no tread atall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front rubber strips around glass

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arms very corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 57,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,954 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,954 miles

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

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

Front Brake Pads Worn

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished outer side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,597 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,383 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,996 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 14,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UTO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

BJ62 UTO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 UTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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