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CP12 MKU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,744 mi
Last recorded88,744 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 MKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,744 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2025 88,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 80,594 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2024 80,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,684 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 64,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,122 miles

Coolant leak on to engine mount ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,066 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 40,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 40,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,998 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 30,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 MKU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP12 MKU registered?

CP12 MKU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is CP12 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 MKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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