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CE12 XAY

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,147 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 106,147 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all the way round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,933 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,104 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,242 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine & under covers fitted vehicle.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 58,242 miles

Engine & under covers fitted vehicle.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Missing screen. (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,324 miles

Engine & under covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,416 miles

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 XAY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

CE12 XAY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is CE12 XAY safe to buy?

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