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BK12 YYR

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,005 mi
Last recorded110,005 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,005 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,432 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and all the components covered with black under sealant

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,027 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,470 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 45,695 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 45,695 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,603 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 32,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between tread and worn inner edge

Nearside Rear slight cracking between tread

Offside Front slight cracking between tread and worn inner edge

Offside Rear slight cracking between tread

servo hoe insecure and rubbing on air intake hose

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,822 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 11,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YYR is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

BK12 YYR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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