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C17 SCW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,399 mi
Last recorded143,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 SCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 127,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN / SMALL CUTS / DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 122,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN / SMALL CUTS / DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,887 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,803 miles

both front inner driveshaft boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2019 81,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,489 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,526 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,458 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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C17 SCW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 C17 SCW, 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 C17 SCW registered?

C17 SCW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is C17 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 SCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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