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BG61 BBJ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 145,187 miles

os outer cv boot weeping

Pass 6 Aug 2025 139,529 miles

osr tyre low on tread

trailing arm bushes look in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,544 miles

both inner cv boots weeping

Fail 7 Aug 2024 133,544 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner cv boots weeping

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,222 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft joint rubber boot leaking

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,845 miles

both wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

trailing arm bushes are in poor condition

both front tyres are very low on tread + ns has a nail in it close to the side wall !!! DANGEROUS

osr damper weeping

osr tyre is worn the inner edge + been run flat !

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,448 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,445 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,919 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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BG61 BBJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BG61 BBJ, 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 BG61 BBJ registered?

BG61 BBJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is BG61 BBJ safe to buy?

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