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BK12 KYJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,985 mi
Last recorded47,985 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 41,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 40,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,495 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 39,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,551 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KYJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

BK12 KYJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BK12 KYJ safe to buy?

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