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BJ62 UVZ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,440 mi
Last recorded107,440 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 107,440 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2024 104,195 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 104,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 91,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,088 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,088 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,976 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,090 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,338 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,332 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 UVZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVZ, 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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What year was BJ62 UVZ registered?

BJ62 UVZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is BJ62 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 UVZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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