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BT61 OFX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,368 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 114,388 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 107,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 98,413 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

front pipe flexi corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 98,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

front pipe flexi corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,694 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 76,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,018 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,740 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 48,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,930 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 OFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

BT61 OFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is BT61 OFX safe to buy?

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