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BL61 DHC

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,201 mi
Last recorded106,201 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 106,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 94,009 miles

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

offside front headlamp

Pass 11 Nov 2023 83,628 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,984 miles

Nearside Rear Door rubber loose

Offside Front Door rubber loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly water vaporized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 76,984 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Door rubber loose

Offside Front Door rubber loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly water vaporized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 54,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,560 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,647 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 24,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DHC is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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