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BK12 YOR

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,749 mi
Last recorded45,749 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 45,749 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 45,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,639 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 39,532 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 39,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 36,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,261 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2022 34,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 31,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 29,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,282 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 YOR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOR, 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 YOR registered?

BK12 YOR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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