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BD61 ERO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 ERO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 71,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,292 miles

Offside HEADLAMP CONDENSATED, BEAM IMAGE POOR

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,191 miles

Both front wipers poor clearing(2 x 28" A)

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a small nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' middle of screen (8.3.1a)

both rear indicators going pale in colour

Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,479 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken coil spring broken,potentially dangerous (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a small nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' middle of screen (8.3.1a)

both rear indicators going pale in colour

Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD61 ERO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD61 ERO, 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 BD61 ERO registered?

BD61 ERO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BD61 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 ERO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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