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BT61 KGA

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,972 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 138,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 138,588 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 136,454 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,781 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 111,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,525 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 90,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 KGA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KGA, 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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BT61 KGA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is BT61 KGA safe to buy?

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