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CA12 KVU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,489 mi
Last recorded105,489 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 KVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 101,298 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,708 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 48,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,098 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 36,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,529 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 KVU registered?

CA12 KVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is CA12 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 KVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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