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BT61 SUX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,395 mi
Last recorded107,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 SUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 107,395 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,832 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 99,832 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 87,069 miles

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

exhaust system corroded front to rear

slight play in steering rack and joints

Fail 29 Mar 2024 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded front to rear

slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded and slightly damp due to overflow

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,954 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 43,954 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog lamp inop lens broken

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted unable to check safety belts

osf fog lamp inop/damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,885 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 SUX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

BT61 SUX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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