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CP12 GWU

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,231 mi
Last recorded147,231 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 GWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 147,231 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres Low Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 127,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor / chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack noise

Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,348 miles

Steering rack noise

Fail 19 Jun 2023 118,348 miles

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

Steering rack noise

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,739 miles

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

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately steering operation noisy (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,403 miles

Steering rack very noisy , wiper blades smear.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,034 miles

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

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately steering rack noisy operation. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately steering rack noisy operation. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,335 miles

nearside front cv boot has slight pin hole grease leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front cv boot has slight pin hole grease leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,092 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 GWU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc 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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

CP12 GWU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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