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BL61 AYB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,304 mi
Last recorded60,304 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 60,304 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,073 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,713 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 50,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,878 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 Tyre slightly damaged small lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,283 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,937 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,545 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 6,909 miles

high level brake light broken but not affecting operation

Fail 4 Nov 2014 6,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

high level brake light broken but not affecting operation

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 AYB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AYB, 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

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What year was BL61 AYB registered?

BL61 AYB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is BL61 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 AYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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