MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - both side
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear has corrosion on ( sub-frame/arms/shocks/coil springs )
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear has corrosion on ( arms / shocks / sub-frame )
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Not seating correctly (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner 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 Headlamp aim too low Not seating correctly (4.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From catalyst too flexi pipe, (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield @ tank loose but not likely to detatch
exhaust heat shield @ tank loose but not likely to detatch
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)
engine and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)
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CA08 CAD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 CA08 CAD, 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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CA08 CAD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.
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