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CP12 CVA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,511 mi
Last recorded144,511 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 CVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 144,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 126,120 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Front SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 3 May 2024 113,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 2 May 2023 101,915 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,574 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened minor corrosion to some suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 76,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,600 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,600 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under trays obscuring some components.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,632 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 35,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 CVA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

CP12 CVA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is CP12 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 CVA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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