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BK62 DSV

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 DSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 108,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 100,038 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 100,036 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,080 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,080 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,902 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,855 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 83,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,424 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-55-16v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 65,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 93 v (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine under tray isecure

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 93 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs adjusted (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine management warning lamp illuminated

engine under tray isecure

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,813 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

mil light on dash

Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

mil light on dash

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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BK62 DSV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK62 DSV, 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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BK62 DSV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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