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BT61 OBX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 OBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 105,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,222 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 91,222 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower ball joint dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

front brake pads around half worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,502 miles

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to scrub around inner tread.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 34,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads around half worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,194 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 24,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OBX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

BT61 OBX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is BT61 OBX safe to buy?

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