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BL61 AXP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,368 mi
Last recorded134,368 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 AXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 134,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 130,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,270 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 120,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 108,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 101,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,779 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 10,695 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 AXP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AXP, 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

How do I check the history of BL61 AXP?

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What year was BL61 AXP registered?

BL61 AXP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is BL61 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 AXP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL61 AXP have outstanding finance?

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