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BV62 VXJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge, cut on inner sidewall & nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 64,735 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,523 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 59,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 55,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,839 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rubber cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,518 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 VXJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXJ, 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 BV62 VXJ registered?

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

Is BV62 VXJ safe to buy?

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