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CE12 HWP

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,166 mi
Last recorded101,166 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,166 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder stuck on windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,319 miles

Rear wiper damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,400 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 HWP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

CE12 HWP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is CE12 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 HWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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