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CE12 XXN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,983 mi
Last recorded149,983 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 149,983 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 142,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 131,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 122,235 miles

Front tyres close to bald on inner edges.

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyres close to bald on edges.

Fail 24 May 2023 122,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres close to bald on inner edges.

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyres close to bald on edges.

Pass 25 May 2022 111,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 98,932 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield slight damage

Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,933 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front wiper blades slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (screw in outer tread)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,456 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,944 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,944 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 37,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,878 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 XXN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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