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CE12 HZU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,388 mi
Last recorded126,388 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,388 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,450 miles

Front Lower BELLY PAN INSECURE

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 121,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower BELLY PAN INSECURE

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 108,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,515 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 73,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,321 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,053 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 HZU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HZU, 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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What year was CE12 HZU registered?

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

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