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BK12 HKB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,393 mi
Last recorded147,393 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 139,669 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre heatshield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor but does clear windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 133,736 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 133,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 112,430 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 106,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 103,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,601 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 HKB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

BK12 HKB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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