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BL61 ARX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,408 mi
Last recorded209,408 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 209,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 209,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 205,999 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 205,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE ()

Pass 27 Apr 2024 191,338 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 191,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 189,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 176,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,264 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 160,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 215/55/ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 143,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (215/55 R16 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 125,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 R16 93W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (215/55 R16 93W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 107,445 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bad on inner shoulder

Fail 7 Feb 2018 107,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn bad on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,333 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,734 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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BL61 ARX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL61 ARX, 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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BL61 ARX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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