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BK12 LMU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 93,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 93,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,757 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 58,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,216 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,168 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 42,168 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,536 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 25,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 10,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 7,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LMU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

BK12 LMU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BK12 LMU safe to buy?

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