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BD61 XJB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,672 mi
Last recorded60,672 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 60,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre approaching 3mm

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,112 miles

Front exhaust flexi joints deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in headlamps been stood?,dried out during mot test

Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,442 miles

Nearside Front humidity present in headlamp *(not affecting pattern)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,348 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Fail 14 Jan 2020 48,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,004 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,429 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn near limit on inside edge

Rear tyres perished and cracking in treads

Fail 19 Jan 2018 38,429 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn near limit on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished and cracking in treads

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,871 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,176 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 XJB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

BD61 XJB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BD61 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XJB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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