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BJ62 VFM

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,201 miles

General Corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2025 75,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,904 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 57,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread at 2.5mm

Fail 10 Oct 2020 31,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread at 2.5mm

Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 21,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 21 Oct 2017 15,656 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 15,656 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 11,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 6,998 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 VFM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

BJ62 VFM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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