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CP12 CRZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 CRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,336 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,878 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 84,450 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose rear

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,229 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 83,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,210 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 67,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,906 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,116 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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CP12 CRZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc 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 CP12 CRZ, 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 CP12 CRZ registered?

CP12 CRZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is CP12 CRZ safe to buy?

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