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CA12 NTM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,236 mi
Last recorded40,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 NTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 40,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 39,473 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 39,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 38,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror has had a temporary repair

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,533 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges & tread nearing wear bars

Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,194 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges + on 2.5mm 215-55-16 Goodyear

Engine oil leak between gearbox/engine

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,903 miles

Front & rear No plates faded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,936 miles

Engine covers fitted

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 23,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 215-55-16 continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear 3mm

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,109 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,904 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 NTM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

CA12 NTM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is CA12 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 NTM 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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