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BV62 FJJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 FJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,224 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 106,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield insecure at petrol tank

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,902 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front bottom arms rear bushes badly slit and weak

both front tyre low on edges

nearside front roll bar drop link has play

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,408 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 70,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,450 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 65,446 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,774 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,774 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,206 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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BV62 FJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV62 FJJ, 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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BV62 FJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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