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BK61 XMH

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,089 mi
Last recorded40,089 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 XMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 40,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 38,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,705 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 29,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 27,940 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 27,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 19,510 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 19,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 14,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2016 9,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 4,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 3,562 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 XMH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK61 XMH, 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 BK61 XMH registered?

BK61 XMH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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The MOT history for BK61 XMH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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