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BL61 ASU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,271 mi
Last recorded59,271 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 ASU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,339 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 54,986 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 51,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,504 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 38,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,246 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 17,803 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 ASU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BL61 ASU, 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 BL61 ASU registered?

BL61 ASU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is BL61 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 ASU 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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