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BK03 KEL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,325 mi
Last recorded183,325 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 183,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s /on 3mm/ (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

engine oil level low .

Fail 9 Oct 2024 183,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s /on 3mm/ (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

engine oil level low .

Pass 10 Oct 2023 155,134 miles

Exhaust Heatshields Loose

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 141,574 miles

both rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2022 141,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 105,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2019 105,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,423 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,643 miles

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

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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BK03 KEL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK03 KEL, 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 BK03 KEL registered?

BK03 KEL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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