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CE12 XXR

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,993 mi
Last recorded77,993 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 77,993 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2026 77,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both side (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,550 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 53,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,153 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 18 Mar 2021 49,153 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both fronts and both rears lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights leave on zero setting unless excess weight carried was on 4 lowest setting ()

daytime running lights inop

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 46,319 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,439 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 20 Mar 2017 26,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,495 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

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 XXR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

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

Is CE12 XXR safe to buy?

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