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BK12 VRG

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,638 mi
Last recorded112,638 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 104,623 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 104,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 98,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,261 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 83,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VRG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

BK12 VRG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is BK12 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VRG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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