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CK61 UTJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,987 mi
Last recorded129,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 UTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 129,987 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2024 129,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,119 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 119,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

O/S handbrake low effort

Pass 21 Apr 2022 109,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted.

Fail 30 Apr 2021 97,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,453 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 36,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 12,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 11,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 9,594 miles

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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CK61 UTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CK61 UTJ, 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 CK61 UTJ registered?

CK61 UTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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