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CE12 NAU

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,262 mi
Last recorded130,262 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 NAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,262 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,468 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Rear axle corroded

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

exhaust heat shield loose

hazard switch needs attention

undertrays / outersills fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,550 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 92,538 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,913 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 84,913 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 77,984 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,725 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,691 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 20,577 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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)

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 NAU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

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

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