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CA61 EXG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,745 mi
Last recorded111,745 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,745 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 111,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 107,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 59,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,688 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,745 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,199 miles

Front Brake pad starting to wear.

Front Discs starting to lip.

oil leak.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 18,784 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 8,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 1,868 miles

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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 EXG 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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

CA61 EXG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CA61 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 EXG 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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