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AD12 CPN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 CPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 98,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2022 91,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,430 miles

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 81,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,884 miles

Central exhaust box has been removed

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TA bushes both sides split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

trays & covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,223 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 49,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,787 miles

Central exhaust box missing

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AD12 CPN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD12 CPN, 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 AD12 CPN registered?

AD12 CPN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AD12 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 CPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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