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BN12 JUJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,476 mi
Last recorded204,476 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 JUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 204,476 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 202,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge Becoming Bold (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) & Inner Edge Worn (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) & Tyre Cracking (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Defective

Pass 3 Apr 2025 190,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in grease but unable to see damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55r16 97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 189,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in grease but unable to see damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55r16 97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2024 177,037 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Apr 2024 177,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55r16 97w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2023 162,465 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,347 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 136,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,873 miles

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 115,429 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,067 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,067 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,407 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken snapped at bottom and pointing at tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN12 JUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BN12 JUJ, 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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BN12 JUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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