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BL12 FHJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,348 mi
Last recorded69,348 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,348 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,959 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,320 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,420 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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BL12 FHJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL12 FHJ, 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 BL12 FHJ registered?

BL12 FHJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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