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CL03 BAG

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,629 mi
Last recorded152,629 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 BAG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,629 miles

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

general corrosion.

trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 22 Oct 2025 152,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

general corrosion.

trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,391 miles

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Fail 7 Nov 2024 150,333 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,384 miles

Rear heat shield loose although still in position

Fail 3 Nov 2023 146,384 miles

Rear heat shield loose although still in position

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,692 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,640 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,113 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 11 Apr 2016 107,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,907 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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CL03 BAG is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CL03 BAG, 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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CL03 BAG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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