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BX61 XSA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,905 mi
Last recorded162,905 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 XSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 162,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 156,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 148,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,338 miles

covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 137,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 120,900 miles

Rear suspension general corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2018 120,900 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Rear suspension general corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 102,440 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 102,440 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,610 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall(not to cords)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 83,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall(not to cords)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of a seatbelt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,730 miles

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

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

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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BX61 XSA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX61 XSA, 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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BX61 XSA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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