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BD61 OPN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,017 mi
Last recorded158,017 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 OPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 158,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 147,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 147,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 138,391 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2022 119,587 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 119,587 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 94,893 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 94,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,644 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,445 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 41,443 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,579 miles

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

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 OPN 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 BD61 OPN, 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 BD61 OPN registered?

BD61 OPN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is BD61 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 OPN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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