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BJ62 VAO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 129,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 129,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,524 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 114,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,495 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 73,165 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 61,557 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and worn inner edge/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm and worn inner edge/perished (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,969 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 VAO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

BJ62 VAO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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