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CP12 FUW

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 FUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 110,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 105,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front un-sure of wheel fixing compatibility

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 105,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front un-sure of wheel fixing compatibility

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,992 miles

Front Lower engine under cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 94,987 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower engine under cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 94,951 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 81,724 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,139 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,994 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 FUW is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUW, 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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CP12 FUW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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