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BL62 BHJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,082 mi
Last recorded68,082 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,674 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Oct 2024 63,674 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 58,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,675 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 55,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,047 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 49,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,775 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,015 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,411 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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BL62 BHJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc 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 BL62 BHJ, 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 BL62 BHJ registered?

BL62 BHJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is BL62 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 BHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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