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CF12 FAK

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,781 mi
Last recorded95,781 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF12 FAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,781 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray loose not likely to fall from vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2025 95,651 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray loose not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2024 88,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,442 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 82,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,219 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.50.17 Edges cracked in tread advise they be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.50.17 Edges cracked in tread advise they be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 60,969 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.50.17 Edges cracked in tread advise they be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.50.17 Edges cracked in tread advise they be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front disc groved (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s brake disc groved (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,326 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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CF12 FAK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CF12 FAK, 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 CF12 FAK registered?

CF12 FAK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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