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BT12 AKY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,788 mi
Last recorded57,788 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 AKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 57,788 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 57,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 45,753 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 45,751 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH sides lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 34,905 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms rear bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 27,217 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,262 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 24,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 9,476 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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BT12 AKY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT12 AKY, 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 BT12 AKY registered?

BT12 AKY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 AKY safe to buy?

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