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C12 TOV

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 TOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

front/rear suspension coverd in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,336 miles

Underseal applied under vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,698 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 81,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,358 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 18,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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C12 TOV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C12 TOV, 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 C12 TOV registered?

C12 TOV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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