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CB04 JJJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB04 JJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 117,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 98,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 98,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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 Sep 2022 93,800 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover

undertray

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,008 miles

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,691 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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CB04 JJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CB04 JJJ, 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 CB04 JJJ registered?

CB04 JJJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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