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2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 SUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 92,063 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arms rear bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,804 miles

Nearside Rear 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 SUV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

CE12 SUV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is CE12 SUV safe to buy?

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