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CE12 BZF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,614 miles

Centre stop light inop

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 69,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 68,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,725 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 65,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,710 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 55,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BZF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE12 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

CE12 BZF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is CE12 BZF safe to buy?

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