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BT61 KJZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,786 mi
Last recorded118,786 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,786 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 115,142 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 115,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tail light insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2023 100,363 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 96,823 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,907 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,745 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,150 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 37,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,475 miles

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

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 KJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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