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CA61 GNY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,817 mi
Last recorded158,817 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 GNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 158,817 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 158,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 143,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,893 miles

General corrosion to underbody and components

Nearside Headlamp visible condensation

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp visible condensation

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated visible grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fender damaged

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s link arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arms bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

luggage compartment load

rust visible on exhaust, exhaust gas tight and secure

Fail 9 Dec 2022 121,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp visible condensation

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated visible grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fender damaged

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s link arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s trailing arms bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

luggage compartment load

rust visible on exhaust, exhaust gas tight and secure

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp visible condensation

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fender damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s suspension link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

exhaust heat shield areas corroded and insecure

rust visible on areas of fully secure and gas tight exhaust

Fail 8 Dec 2021 110,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp visible condensation

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fender damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s suspension link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

exhaust heat shield areas corroded and insecure

rust visible on areas of fully secure and gas tight exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,150 miles

Condensation in ns headlamp

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Rear indicators emitting white light

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Nov 2020 102,150 miles

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

Condensation in ns headlamp

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Rear indicators emitting white light

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder areas bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r&o/s/r trailing arms front bushes and bushes in link arms starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

exhaust system area corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,809 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,982 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 71,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,847 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,847 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder almost bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder almost bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,633 miles

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

Staining around o/s/r shock absorber.

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn.

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 GNY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA61 GNY, 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.

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CA61 GNY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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