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CA12 JMV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 JMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 86,142 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear shock absorber misting

exhaust system corroded

gearbox oil misting

Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,652 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,569 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 72,877 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 72,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,881 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear indicators and slight perishing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 6,230 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 JMV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA12 JMV, 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 CA12 JMV registered?

CA12 JMV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CA12 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 JMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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