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CE12 YYF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,874 mi
Last recorded92,874 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 92,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,802 miles

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

front bumper damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2025 89,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

front bumper damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box split on entry pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 83,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box split on entry pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,597 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 78,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Re-sealed rear exhaust box to bring down lamda readings to within specification (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F headlamp aim incorrect. Removed headlamp and refitted bulb correctly, adjust headlamp aim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing N/S Side repeater lamp missing, fit new bulb and light unit, repair mirror frame (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,216 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 41,205 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 6 Sep 2017 35,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,639 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,541 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 23,541 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 YYF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

CE12 YYF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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