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BL51 KAZ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 KAZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 112,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre loosing shape on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,718 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp dim in operation

Offside Front Shock absorber worn

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,814 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,292 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 100,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,245 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 94,244 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,061 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,892 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,247 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,388 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of inspection

Oil leak from engine ( Heavy )

Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,388 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of inspection

Oil leak from engine ( Heavy )

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,453 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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BL51 KAZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL51 KAZ, 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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BL51 KAZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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