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CA12 JZP

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,722 mi
Last recorded132,722 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 JZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 132,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 120,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,894 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,894 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 91,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Heavy age cracking requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,680 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside side repeater lens cracked (inside wing mirror)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 81,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside side repeater lens cracked (inside wing mirror)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,349 miles

dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

o/s side repeater unit damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,349 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

o/s side repeater unit damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and ridged close to limts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and ridged close to limts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JZP is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

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

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