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BJ62 VDE

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,798 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 132,798 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Clean out and top up (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre BALD inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2024 127,925 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre BALD inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2023 123,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 123,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,791 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING INNER EGDES

Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,791 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING INNER EGDES

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 100,335 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,986 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,966 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 VDE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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