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2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,575 mi
Last recorded93,575 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 93,575 miles

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 )

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,840 miles

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 )

Fail 20 Apr 2024 91,819 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2023 89,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 79,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 59,670 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 55,877 miles

exhaust heat shield @ tank loose but not likely to detatch

Fail 14 Apr 2020 55,877 miles

exhaust heat shield @ tank loose but not likely to detatch

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

Pass 22 May 2018 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 49,359 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2017 45,017 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2017 45,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,455 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,448 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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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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