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CE12 ZFU

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,147 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 95,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,656 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 70,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 63,502 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 63,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,620 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads getting low

front tyres worn / osr tyre 3mm perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,706 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 ZFU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 ZFU registered?

CE12 ZFU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CE12 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 ZFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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