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CE12 VAO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,270 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 134,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 125,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,128 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,397 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,713 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 31 Jan 2022 98,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,373 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,373 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,756 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge uneven ware

rear pads

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,257 miles

n/s/f tyre on the limit and bald inside edge

o/s/f tyre close to the limit and bald inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,486 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 40,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,571 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 31,571 miles

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

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 VAO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO?

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What year was CE12 VAO registered?

CE12 VAO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is CE12 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 VAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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