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BT61 UPB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight noise from drive shaft bearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,951 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 133,943 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Off side and near side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 121,230 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,512 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,483 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,145 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 52,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,281 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 UPB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

BT61 UPB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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