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BT61 JZW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,738 mi
Last recorded103,738 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 JZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,738 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,480 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,836 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,320 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,320 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,201 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 70,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,156 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 62,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged All 4 valves (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,948 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,277 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,217 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 JZW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

BT61 JZW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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