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BT61 KHX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,601 mi
Last recorded140,601 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 140,601 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 134,429 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 134,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 127,605 miles

Offside Front head lamp has moisture

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2024 127,605 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head lamp has moisture

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 119,918 miles

o/s/r drop link corroded

wiper blades worn

front brake discs and pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,173 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front Tyres BALD ! On inner edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 104,173 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front Tyres BALD ! On inner edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,371 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 49,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,444 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 KHX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

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

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