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CE12 EAX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,285 mi
Last recorded38,285 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 EAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 38,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 34,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 30,499 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,471 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 27,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,011 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers starting to smear

central exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,378 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 18,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 11,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 10,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 9,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 8,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 6,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,665 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 EAX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

CE12 EAX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is CE12 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 EAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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