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BK12 KNW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,076 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,762 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 75,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 72,787 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,767 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,205 miles

all tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,849 miles

Nearside Rear 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 KNW 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 80%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

BK12 KNW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BK12 KNW safe to buy?

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