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CE12 WHU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,353 mi
Last recorded108,353 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,353 miles

Exhaust shield has detached from vehicle

Nearside Front Nearside Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting bearing rough

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both of them (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,144 miles

Exhaust shield has detached from vehicle

Nearside Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting bearing rough

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 96,618 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Condition of front brake discs (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner brake surface area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,232 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,563 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 61,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 51,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 11,541 miles

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

Offside Front 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 WHU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

CE12 WHU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is CE12 WHU safe to buy?

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