MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure/damaged.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure/damaged.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front washer jet poor spray performance
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BT61 DFU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BT61 DFU, 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
How do I check the history of BT61 DFU?
You can check the full history of BT61 DFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BT61 DFU registered?
BT61 DFU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2012.
Is BT61 DFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT61 DFU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BT61 DFU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT61 DFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.