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BJ62 ZZB

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,381 mi
Last recorded79,381 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,381 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 79,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 73,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 68,498 miles

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 19 Aug 2023 67,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,021 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 63,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,970 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 57,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,222 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 55,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,239 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 43,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 27,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,311 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 ZZB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

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

Is BJ62 ZZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 ZZB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ62 ZZB have outstanding finance?

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