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BK12 HJJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 119,448 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 119,446 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,103 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 116,099 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,293 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 57,007 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,492 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,403 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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BK12 HJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 HJJ, 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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BK12 HJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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