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BK12 VRL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,855 mi
Last recorded108,855 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,690 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,627 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,294 miles

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 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29" arero (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29"aero (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,716 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 VRL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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