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BV62 FJZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 FJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch liner damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged but not excessively obscuring view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 5 Mar 2025 80,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 80,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,580 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 75,580 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm in centre band. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 64,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm in centre band. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,085 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 33,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,608 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 31,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 26,636 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 FJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJZ, 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 BV62 FJZ registered?

BV62 FJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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