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BL61 BAV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,368 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 85,367 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2024 80,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp full of condensation reduced beam image

Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,252 miles

Front wipers are smearing

tpms lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front wipers are smearing

tpms lamp on

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,549 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 70,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,066 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,081 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 67,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,381 miles

Offside handbrake cable rusty.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,922 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,076 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 BAV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

BL61 BAV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is BL61 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 BAV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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