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CE12 CDY

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,090 mi
Last recorded73,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 CDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 73,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,533 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 45,732 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 38,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,940 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,284 miles

Offside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread

Fail 27 Jan 2017 24,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 13,644 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 13,639 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 CDY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDY, 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 CE12 CDY registered?

CE12 CDY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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