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BK12 KMY

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 100,082 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,773 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 96,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,903 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,589 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,738 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2019 69,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 44,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,983 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,747 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 KMY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

BK12 KMY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is BK12 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 KMY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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