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CP12 SZJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,925 mi
Last recorded108,925 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,925 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 71,497 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 69,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,439 miles

Nearside Rear intermittent fault with door central locking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 'stepped' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,439 miles

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

EML lamp illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder / air freshner

Nearside Rear intermittent fault with door central locking

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both, tyres also stepped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 'stepped', negligible damping effect from shock absorbers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 57,777 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 57,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 40,162 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 24,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,536 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 18,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SZJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

CP12 SZJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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