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BL61 HYF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

224,252 mi
Last recorded224,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 HYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 224,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 207,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 193,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 179,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 165,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 150,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,994 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,992 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,880 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 HYF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

BL61 HYF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is BL61 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 HYF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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