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BT61 XFW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,237 mi
Last recorded88,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,944 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,638 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,785 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,853 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,326 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 32,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,511 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 XFW 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 92.3%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

BT61 XFW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is BT61 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 XFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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