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BT61 KCJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,249 mi
Last recorded74,249 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,249 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine timing end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 74,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine timing end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,175 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative Side mirror lamp (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,113 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 61,874 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 61,874 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,253 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 57,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,901 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,079 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,093 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,739 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low, unable to check inner pads properly with wheels on?

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [215/55/16h]

o/s/r + n/s/f tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KCJ 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 KCJ, 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 KCJ registered?

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

Is BT61 KCJ safe to buy?

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