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BK12 YPL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,696 mi
Last recorded63,696 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 63,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 60,943 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,070 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 52,007 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 52,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 48,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 39,926 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,195 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Nov 2017 30,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Sill & Engine covers fitted

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2015 16,153 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 12,556 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 YPL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK12 YPL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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