CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD61 VSE

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,280 mi
Last recorded119,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 119,280 miles

Rear underbody corosion

Fail 10 Jan 2026 119,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear underbody corosion

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 111,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,787 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 94,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,195 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,195 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 75,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,701 miles

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

Front both tyres worn inner side

Nearside Front wheel damage out side

testable items are covers by under trays

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,501 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 45,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 36,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,445 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,493 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD61 VSE is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSE, 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

How do I check the history of BD61 VSE?

You can check the full history of BD61 VSE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD61 VSE registered?

BD61 VSE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is BD61 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 VSE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD61 VSE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD61 VSE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.