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CP12 GWE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 113,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 109,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 106,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 104,149 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2023 104,145 miles

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

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

Central heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,381 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 100,223 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 100,223 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 99,152 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 99,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,332 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 97,326 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,497 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,338 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,514 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 GWE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

CP12 GWE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is CP12 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 GWE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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