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BK12 VPR

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,835 mi
Last recorded103,835 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,835 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to o/s/r quater panel and scrape on o/s/r door

Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to o/s/r quater panel and scrape on o/s/r door

Pass 22 Aug 2020 98,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,524 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,524 miles

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

Damage to nearside rear bumper

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,527 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,527 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 19 Aug 2017 76,322 miles

Central Rear Oil leak back of engine ()

Emissions not tested due to smoke level not detected

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 76,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Rear Oil leak back of engine ()

Emissions not tested due to smoke level not detected

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack outer tread

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,418 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 VPR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPR, 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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What year was BK12 VPR registered?

BK12 VPR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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