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BK12 YYL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,135 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,429 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 57,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 39,701 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 39,699 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 39,601 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front discs worn corroded and lipped

Pass 4 May 2020 21,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 13,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,008 miles

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 YYL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

BK12 YYL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BK12 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 YYL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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