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BG61 YPY

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 116,308 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,376 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,204 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,204 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 106,870 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,851 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,625 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,108 miles

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

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 YPY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YPY, 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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BG61 YPY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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