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BL61 FHS

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,861 mi
Last recorded111,861 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 111,854 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 102,662 miles

Central Heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Steel arm fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Inner rack joint bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Steel arm fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Inner rack joint bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,381 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Steel track control arm fitted (should be alloy) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Steering component deformed but serviceable Inner steering rack joint slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 95,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Steel track control arm fitted (should be alloy) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Steering component deformed but serviceable Inner steering rack joint slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,500 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 89,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2021 81,718 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 81,718 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,432 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,568 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 60,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,346 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 51,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 42,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,085 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 33,085 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,045 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 FHS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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