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CE12 HWN

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,165 mi
Last recorded119,165 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,165 miles

underbody protected with sealnat

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2025 119,158 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 110,454 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 2 Jan 2024 97,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,981 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 85,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit with bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 49,909 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit with bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,235 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,456 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 HWN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey 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 HWN, 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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CE12 HWN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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