CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA12 UVK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,887 mi
Last recorded104,887 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 UVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,887 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2026 104,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,491 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside side repeater light damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2025 98,491 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater light damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner & outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner & outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted too outer sills

Fail 12 Jun 2024 91,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner & outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner & outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,911 miles

outer sill panels covered

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,714 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 66,714 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,560 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2017 48,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,956 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 27,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA12 UVK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVK, 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

How do I check the history of CA12 UVK?

You can check the full history of CA12 UVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA12 UVK registered?

CA12 UVK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is CA12 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 UVK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA12 UVK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA12 UVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.