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BL61 FAO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,632 miles

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 11 Feb 2025 93,838 miles

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 13 Feb 2024 91,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,922 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,558 miles

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,980 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,777 miles

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

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 FAO 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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

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

Is BL61 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 FAO 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.

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