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CA61 CTV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 CTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

RADIATOR CAP NOT ON

Fail 1 Sep 2025 99,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

RADIATOR CAP NOT ON

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,534 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,353 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,240 miles

Car has rough running

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,100 miles

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,374 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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CA61 CTV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CA61 CTV, 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 CA61 CTV registered?

CA61 CTV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is CA61 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 CTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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