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CE12 UPJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,721 mi
Last recorded72,721 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,721 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,922 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,866 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,018 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 61,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,453 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,095 miles

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 UPJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE12 UPJ?

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What year was CE12 UPJ registered?

CE12 UPJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CE12 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 UPJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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