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BT61 UKH

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,712 mi
Last recorded114,712 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,712 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 114,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 101,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,989 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 93,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 90,220 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 86,026 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 86,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,097 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,097 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,123 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 UKH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

BT61 UKH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is BT61 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 UKH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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