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BJ62 VDY

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,901 mi
Last recorded105,901 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,901 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,708 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 94,708 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,453 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 84,453 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,470 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,910 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,910 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,934 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine under shield fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VDY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ62 VDY registered?

BJ62 VDY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 VDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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