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CA61 HHX

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,909 mi
Last recorded88,909 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 HHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,909 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 88,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,622 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 85,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,820 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 81,820 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,121 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 55,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,005 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,827 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 37,827 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,752 miles

both front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,530 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

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 HHX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

CA61 HHX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is CA61 HHX safe to buy?

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