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BU61 YZX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,984 mi
Last recorded81,984 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU61 YZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn bald on inner and outer edges of tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,725 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,756 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,415 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 51,846 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2018 47,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,072 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly deteriorated (perished)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly deteriorated (perished)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,282 miles

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,618 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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BU61 YZX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU61 YZX, 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

How do I check the history of BU61 YZX?

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What year was BU61 YZX registered?

BU61 YZX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is BU61 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU61 YZX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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