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BT61 URG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,318 mi
Last recorded151,318 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 URG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 151,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 151,318 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper split

Rear heat sheild lose

Pass 5 Apr 2024 147,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 144,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 140,196 miles

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLIGHT

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

zero emissions recorded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

zero emissions recorded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,304 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

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 URG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

BT61 URG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is BT61 URG safe to buy?

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