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AO12 CXM

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,250 mi
Last recorded143,250 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 143,250 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 143,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 133,369 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 133,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 123,552 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,963 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 112,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,585 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 86,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished/cracked and tread stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 66,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck pipes damp

Fail 21 Mar 2019 66,144 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck pipes damp

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,747 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,533 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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AO12 CXM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO12 CXM, 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 AO12 CXM registered?

AO12 CXM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AO12 CXM safe to buy?

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