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CB51 GMB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,297 mi
Last recorded70,297 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 GMB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,297 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 70,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Body component slightly loose Rear Exhaust Heat Shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 57,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,359 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 53,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,919 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,810 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 33,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 33,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,233 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,927 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 9,959 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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CB51 GMB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 CB51 GMB, 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 CB51 GMB registered?

CB51 GMB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is CB51 GMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB51 GMB 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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