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BK12 FGM

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,476 mi
Last recorded101,476 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 101,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,059 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 80,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,158 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,167 miles

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

Offside 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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BK12 FGM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BK12 FGM, 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 BK12 FGM registered?

BK12 FGM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is BK12 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 FGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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