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CE12 VNU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,756 mi
Last recorded96,756 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 96,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,665 miles

Corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,813 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 80,015 miles

front wishbone rear bushes minor wear

rear main trailing arm bushes minor wear

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,367 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes have started to wear.

Both rear trailing arm bushes are showing wear but are still holding.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes have started to wear.

Both rear trailing arm bushes are showing wear but are still holding.

Pass 4 May 2019 75,128 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 71,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,646 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VNU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VNU, 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

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What year was CE12 VNU registered?

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

Is CE12 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 VNU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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