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BL61 EZS

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 139,319 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 139,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,103 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 122,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 97,833 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 91,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 91,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 83,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,400 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,050 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R puncture

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EZS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

BL61 EZS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is BL61 EZS safe to buy?

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