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BK12 WXL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 WXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 117,732 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 112,706 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 2 Sep 2025 112,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,801 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 4 Sep 2024 102,801 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,125 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs corroded on inside face

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,125 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs corroded on inside face

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight gearbox oil leak,

undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 73,362 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,432 miles

front discs corroded on inside face

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,432 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside face

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,368 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 28,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,042 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 WXL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

BK12 WXL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is BK12 WXL safe to buy?

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