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CP12 CSY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,992 mi
Last recorded119,992 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 CSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 119,992 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 116,252 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 113,013 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,357 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 102,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 83,864 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and sidewall damage 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 72,965 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and sidewall damage 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,475 miles

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

off side front tyre outer wall perished

Fail 15 Jun 2018 66,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level below minimam

off side front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 52,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,519 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 44,519 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,845 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 CSY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP12 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

CP12 CSY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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