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CE12 DJF

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 DJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 107,573 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes Both sides n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Condensation in headlight unit

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes Both sides n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 84,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,419 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 73,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,438 miles

Front Both front tyre's worn close to legal limit.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,438 miles

Front Both front tyre's worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,698 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 36,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (1.8)

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,659 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DJF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

CE12 DJF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is CE12 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 DJF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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