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CE12 KOX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,475 mi
Last recorded138,475 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 138,475 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 138,292 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 131,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 121,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,823 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,823 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 105,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2020 105,000 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,362 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,981 miles

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 54,981 miles

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,901 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cut in N/S/R tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,901 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cut in N/S/R tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 KOX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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