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BT61 XVU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,982 mi
Last recorded98,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 98,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 95,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 91,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,266 miles

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 30 May 2019 70,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 70,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 62,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 56,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,562 miles

Engine covers, under trays, sill & floor pan covers fitted.

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

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

oil leak

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers, under trays, sill & floor pan covers fitted.

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

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

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

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

oil leak

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,384 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 38,384 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,152 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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 XVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

BT61 XVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is BT61 XVU safe to buy?

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