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BT61 YXF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,754 mi
Last recorded134,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 134,754 miles

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

manufactures engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 125,572 miles

manufactures engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 125,572 miles

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

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

manufactures engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 118,246 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 118,246 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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,316 miles

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

Offside Front inner c v boot slightly deterioated

manufactures engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 110,316 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front inner c v boot slightly deterioated

manufactures engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,999 miles

covers on floors and engine

Fail 22 Jan 2016 83,998 miles

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

covers on floors and engine

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,673 miles

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 YXF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

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

Is BT61 YXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 YXF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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