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CE12 HZC

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,374 mi
Last recorded99,374 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 HZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,374 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 99,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 93,564 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 88,027 miles

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,466 miles

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,368 miles

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp also slightly insecure. (4.1.5 (a))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,030 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,638 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,532 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 HZC is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

CE12 HZC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CE12 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 HZC 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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