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BJ62 UVC

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,062 mi
Last recorded117,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,821 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front screw tn tyre tread

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 103,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 97,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 93,803 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,803 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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 88,049 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,976 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 78,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,204 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s rear (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 71,204 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s rear (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,320 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepping out heavily on inner edges

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nail in offside rear tyre

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,320 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres stepping out heavily on inner edges

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nail in offside rear tyre

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,363 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 UVC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UVC, 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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BJ62 UVC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 UVC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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