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BG61 RXV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,411 mi
Last recorded128,411 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 128,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both sides trailing arm rear bush detreated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield inscure under car

Pass 8 May 2025 123,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 123,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Road wheel fixing missing NSF,NSR,OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,089 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 102,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 86,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,231 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both - slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,518 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 46,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 RXV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

BG61 RXV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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