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BG61 YLF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,359 mi
Last recorded75,359 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges ( cracking in outer part of tread rubber starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,023 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,131 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,584 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,718 miles

scuff on o/s/f wing noted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,370 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm

scuff on o/s/f bumper noted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,660 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 YLF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

BG61 YLF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is BG61 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 YLF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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