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BD61 TWM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,670 mi
Last recorded118,670 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 TWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 118,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 118,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,493 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 115,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 112,537 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 112,537 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,917 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 108,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 96,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,809 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 90,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,144 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,658 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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BD61 TWM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TWM, 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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BD61 TWM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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