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CE12 BAA

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,792 mi
Last recorded137,792 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,373 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 133,373 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,003 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 129,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 126,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle discs inner faces corroded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,762 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,086 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 119,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,909 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 116,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre just over 2mm

Offside Front tyre just over 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,931 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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CE12 BAA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CE12 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 BAA registered?

CE12 BAA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CE12 BAA safe to buy?

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