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BT61 KGZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,682 mi
Last recorded119,682 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 119,682 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 112,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 111,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,084 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,026 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,896 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 29,937 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 KGZ 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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

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

Is BT61 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 KGZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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