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BT61 UKN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension arms and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 120,746 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension arms and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear, o/s rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 113,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear, o/s rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 108,373 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (covered with condensation) (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 108,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative rear (4.6.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (covered with condensation) (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,216 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 94,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 91,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,861 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 56,882 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,496 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 UKN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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