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CE12 FCX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,145 mi
Last recorded58,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 58,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody covers fitted hiding testable items from view

Pass 3 Jan 2024 54,288 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 54,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 47,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,855 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,713 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 24,435 miles

offside side skirt missing

Fail 14 Jan 2016 24,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside side skirt missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 18,204 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 FCX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

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

Is CE12 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 FCX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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