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BT61 URE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,752 mi
Last recorded192,752 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 URE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 192,752 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 192,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 170,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear perishing and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 163,975 miles

Exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 159,275 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Pass 4 Jan 2021 156,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 152,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 148,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 138,781 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 138,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,277 miles

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

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 URE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 URE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 URE registered?

BT61 URE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is BT61 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 URE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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