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BK12 ZBL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,420 mi
Last recorded120,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,420 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 120,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2025 106,944 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 106,944 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,421 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 81,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 69,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 55,267 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 55,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 44,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,432 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,727 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 32,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,630 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 ZBL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

BK12 ZBL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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