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AY12 CJV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,629 mi
Last recorded36,629 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 CJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 36,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 36,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 29,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 28,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 24,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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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AY12 CJV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY12 CJV, 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 AY12 CJV registered?

AY12 CJV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 CJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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