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BT61 KDJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,561 mi
Last recorded94,561 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 94,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,216 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,704 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,608 miles

Nearside Front close to limit

Fail 15 Jan 2021 91,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 90,911 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,045 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,042 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,873 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,876 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 42,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KDJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KDJ, 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

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What year was BT61 KDJ registered?

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

Is BT61 KDJ safe to buy?

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