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BK12 DOG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,455 mi
Last recorded105,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 DOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,520 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 97,491 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,431 miles

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

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

engine cover fited

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,965 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,913 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken Bottom coil, (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,602 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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BK12 DOG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BK12 DOG, 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 BK12 DOG registered?

BK12 DOG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BK12 DOG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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