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BK12 HPE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,827 mi
Last recorded148,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,827 miles

Backbox heatshield loose

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray loose

Pass 4 Dec 2023 145,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 127,338 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 127,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,302 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE CLEAN & AJUST. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE,POSSILE TRACKING PROBLEM. (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,721 miles

NSF TYRE 2MM,WORN CLOSE TO CORDS INNER EDGE. ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS.

OSF TYRE 2 MM TREAD. ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS. SIZE 215-50X17W

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW.

REAR UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ABOVE EXHAUST BACK BOX.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE ON DASH.

NSF TYRE 2MM,WORN CLOSE TO CORDS INNER EDGE. ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS.

OSF TYRE 2 MM TREAD. ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS. SIZE 215-50X17W

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW.

REAR UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ABOVE EXHAUST BACK BOX.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,550 miles

items removed from driver's view

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low - advise brake inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 50,364 miles

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

TYRE SIZE: 215/50X17 95W

front brake pads wearing low

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 HPE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc 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 BK12 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

BK12 HPE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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