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BK12 HRF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,027 mi
Last recorded185,027 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 185,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 177,765 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 177,755 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 165,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 165,957 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 152,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 152,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 141,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot has small hole

Fail 5 Aug 2020 141,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot has small hole

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,803 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 123,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,257 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 94,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,552 miles

Rear brake pads low

Rear trailing arm bushes split

Rear tyres worn at 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,360 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 HRF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

BK12 HRF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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