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CE12 EDC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,175 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

underbody/component corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2025 84,172 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing bottom half missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

underbody/component corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2024 82,087 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 82,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,766 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,834 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Will not wipe on any setting, possible fuse/stalk (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 47,955 miles

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Outer tyre has sidewall damage

trays & covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 47,954 miles

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

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,942 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 34,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,353 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 EDC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

CE12 EDC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is CE12 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 EDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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