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BK12 LRO

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,112 mi
Last recorded146,112 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 146,112 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 146,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 126,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,938 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,196 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides TA bushes split / broken away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2022 99,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides TA bushes split / broken away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer small hole in boot

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split / brokenaway (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 85,482 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer small hole in boot

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TA bushes split / brokenaway (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,957 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 72,727 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 72,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,567 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,285 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 63,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,171 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,156 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,669 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 49,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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 LRO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

BK12 LRO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is BK12 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 LRO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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