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CA12 JLU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,069 mi
Last recorded93,069 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 JLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 93,069 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Near side rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

Rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Rear tyres wearing unevenly wearing heavily @ inner shoulder, off side worn down @ inner shoulder to carcass rubber. Advise replaced

Fail 27 Aug 2026 93,068 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Condensation in near side head lamp

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Near side rear trailing arm front bush starting to split

Rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Rear tyres wearing unevenly wearing heavily @ inner shoulder, off side worn down @ inner shoulder to carcass rubber. Advise replaced

Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,624 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,387 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 23 Oct 2024 83,387 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,004 miles

rear pads worn thin

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,199 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,535 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 66,485 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,267 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 61,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,417 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,517 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 48,517 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,232 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 43,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,195 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,467 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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CA12 JLU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA12 JLU, 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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CA12 JLU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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