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BT61 XDJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,024 mi
Last recorded124,024 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 XDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 124,024 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 107,866 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,886 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,716 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s, replacement is advised! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement is advised! 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is 50kg less than the off side

Offside Rear tyre is showing signs of uneven ware!

Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,612 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Offside rear fog lamp has cracked lens and showing white light to rear

Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,470 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,653 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 34,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,251 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 29,250 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XDJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XDJ, 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 XDJ registered?

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

Is BT61 XDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 XDJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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