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BJ62 ZZA

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,832 mi
Last recorded159,832 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 159,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 153,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 148,987 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,931 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 139,197 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 139,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,661 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 121,360 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 121,360 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 99,412 miles

Offside Rear Door seal sticking out.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,134 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Plastic sill covers and rear floor undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 68,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Plastic sill covers and rear floor undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

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 ZZA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 ZZA, 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 ZZA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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