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CE12 TVN

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 133,043 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 133,042 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,828 miles

ALL exhaust heatshields are insecure

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

Offside Front high beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 125,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to maj leak at flexi joints (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint(s) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

ALL exhaust heatshields are insecure

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

Offside Front high beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible leak at front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,424 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 111,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,713 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 100,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,235 miles

Offside 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 TVN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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