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BK61 JNF

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,126 mi
Last recorded123,126 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 JNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 123,126 miles

under trays

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 123,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays

Pass 14 May 2025 114,999 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2025 114,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 108,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 101,085 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 85,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,664 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 84,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,480 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,195 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 20 Nov 2015 29,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,949 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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BK61 JNF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK61 JNF, 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 BK61 JNF registered?

BK61 JNF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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