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BF12 YKB

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,618 mi
Last recorded179,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 179,618 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026
Fail 15 Jun 2026 179,017 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 168,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 166,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 160,591 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 149,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,255 miles

o/s/f wing mirror cover is damaged

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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BF12 YKB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF12 YKB, 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 BF12 YKB registered?

BF12 YKB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BF12 YKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YKB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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