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BK12 KSO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,132 mi
Last recorded88,132 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 KSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,704 miles

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

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2025 86,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,087 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front headlamps condensation inside lenses not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle surface rust in areas

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,158 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 64,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,925 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,275 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 KSO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 KSO, 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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BK12 KSO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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