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CE12 XAP

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 125,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,854 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,854 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 103,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush [deteriorated] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre [VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 91,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,249 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,245 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake cables missing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,192 miles

ADVISE n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cuts in outer sidewalls+tyres shouldering on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2018 76,192 miles

ADVISE n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cuts in outer sidewalls+tyres shouldering on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,660 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,709 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XAP is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAP, 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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CE12 XAP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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