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CA61 HDY

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,035 mi
Last recorded119,035 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 HDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,035 miles

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2026 119,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,013 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 108,013 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,032 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,746 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,699 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 53,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,822 miles

o/s/f drop link rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,745 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,814 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

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 HDY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HDY, 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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What year was CA61 HDY registered?

CA61 HDY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is CA61 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 HDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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