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BT61 EDV

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,053 mi
Last recorded46,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 EDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 46,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 43,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,972 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 42,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 29,330 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,275 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 15,962 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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BT61 EDV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT61 EDV, 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 BT61 EDV registered?

BT61 EDV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is BT61 EDV safe to buy?

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