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BT61 URR

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 URR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in place. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush badly worn should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear stop amp replaced during test ,pass repair side.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,169 miles

rear tyres feathered

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 85,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,858 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,486 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 72,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 64,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,175 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 36,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 URR is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

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

Is BT61 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 URR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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