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CE12 XHD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 130,067 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 130,067 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured both rear antiroll bar links broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one nut missing on each front wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,425 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 116,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,712 miles

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

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,532 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 105,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2 Mar 2016 33,172 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,100 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 XHD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

CE12 XHD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is CE12 XHD safe to buy?

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