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BD61 YHS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,511 mi
Last recorded135,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,511 miles

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 116,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shields insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2025 116,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shields insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 103,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Coil spring top bearing damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,238 miles

P3,,,((0.55))...215/55/16 x 4,,

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,742 miles

((0.55))O/SILLS PLASTICS,,215/55/16 X 4..

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,352 miles

((0.55)) 215/55/16 X 4,,O/SILLS PLASTICS etc,,,,,,,,,,,

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF =2=BOTH,,,,,,,,,,ON PASS LIMITS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,136 miles

((0.55)) TB & SEEV?..215/55/16 X 4,,O/SILLS ETC,,

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,564 miles

TB & SERV?,,,215/55/16 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS ETC..2 X F/B/DISCS V/SCAGGY & F/B/PADS ON PASS LIMITS !=-MONITOR,,,

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,071 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,215/55/16 X 4,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS ,,2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY

Pass 11 May 2017 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,679 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YHS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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