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BL61 FBD

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,256 mi
Last recorded132,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 116,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,154 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2022 86,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 71,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,837 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,812 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 41,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,332 miles

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

N/S/R tyre out of shape

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 FBD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

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

Is BL61 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 FBD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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