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CK12 VLW

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 VLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 96,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,017 miles

Offside Front headlight control motor arm loose on suspension arm

Offside Rear disc back plate 50% corroded away

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded & flaking & all bushes showing signs of perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 69,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 50,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 44,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 37,974 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 30,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 21,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 16,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CK12 VLW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CK12 VLW, 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 CK12 VLW registered?

CK12 VLW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is CK12 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK12 VLW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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