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CE12 BYY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 129,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 1 Nov 2025 129,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2024 119,935 miles

General corrosion

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 plus wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 119,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

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 plus wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,967 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2023 110,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 215 55r16

Fail 22 Oct 2022 103,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 215 55r16

Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 88,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,560 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 77,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,919 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 69,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,851 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,247 miles

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

both rear wipers streaky

Fail 26 Jan 2016 44,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 BYY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BYY, 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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CE12 BYY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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