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BK12 HBD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,933 mi
Last recorded53,933 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,933 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 45,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,878 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 40,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,120 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,788 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)

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 HBD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

BK12 HBD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BK12 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 HBD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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