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CA61 JDO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 JDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 75,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger above rear axle detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,361 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle empty

Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,544 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp has water in

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Condition in lamp.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Condition in lamp.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Centre shield loose (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,098 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 53,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,056 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,607 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 JDO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

CA61 JDO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is CA61 JDO safe to buy?

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