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BT61 UPL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 115,373 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside Front, Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside, Nearside, Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 82,001 miles

Front both headlamps have water ingress

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 82,001 miles

Front both headlamps have water ingress

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,423 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 60,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper smeary/misting screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated heavy surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated heavy surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 53,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 45,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 34,177 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,442 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 UPL 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 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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