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CE12 TNZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 92,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 90,687 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake effort low (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 87,392 miles

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,020 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn /corroded (recommend replacing when pads next changed)

both front lower suspension arms, rear inner bushes slightly unbonded

both front suspension strut top mount creaking when turning

front brake pads low/required in approx 2000 miles

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,489 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 67,456 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre, side walls becoming deeply split/ cracked but no sign of cords or ply

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres, side walls becoming deeply split/ cracked but no sign of cords or ply

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls becoming badly perished and opening up slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 TNZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

CE12 TNZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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