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EJ61 BPE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 BPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,673 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,653 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 96,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,314 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body and engine covers adrift

power steering assist light came on once could not get the light to come on

rubber door trims adrift

Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,541 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

body and engine covers adrift

power steering assist light came on once could not get the light to come on

rubber door trims adrift

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,078 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,955 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Dec 2017 66,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Dec 2017 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damage to offside front door

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,499 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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EJ61 BPE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ61 BPE, 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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EJ61 BPE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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