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CE12 URK

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,758 mi
Last recorded153,758 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 153,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,622 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 151,622 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 149,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 149,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 142,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 131,959 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 131,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section (weeping on rivet holes) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section (weeping on rivet holes) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 118,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,039 miles

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 URK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

CE12 URK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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