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BG61 BVK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,845 mi
Last recorded67,845 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,845 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,346 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,535 miles

front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,831 miles

both front tyres low

nsr tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,816 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 13,232 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2014 13,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in nsr tyre

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 BVK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BVK, 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 BG61 BVK registered?

BG61 BVK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is BG61 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 BVK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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