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CE12 NVJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 102,875 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 102,810 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,179 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 94,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,819 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

wipers lightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Dec 2021 86,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

wipers lightly smearing screen

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,518 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2021 78,518 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,413 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,504 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2016 47,136 miles

Both rear brake pads on limit 1.5m

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NVJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

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

Is CE12 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 NVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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