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BD61 YAJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,076 mi
Last recorded93,076 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,076 miles

side skirts and belly pan fitted. Dent n/s/f door

Fail 3 Sep 2025 93,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

side skirts and belly pan fitted. Dent n/s/f door

Pass 31 Aug 2024 79,801 miles

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,735 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective small section cut in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads @ about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,700 miles

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2021 60,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,008 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 47,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,969 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 YAJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

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

Is BD61 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 YAJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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