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BJ62 UZM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 98,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine rear stabiliser weak

Fail 11 Feb 2026 98,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine rear stabiliser weak

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,214 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,720 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 73,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 45,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,260 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,492 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 UZM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

BJ62 UZM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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