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CP12 XLZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,029 mi
Last recorded103,029 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 103,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 103,029 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 88,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 May 2025 88,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 May 2024 83,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on innerf and outer edge, structure exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 83,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on innerf and outer edge, structure exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 80,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and airfreshener ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 72,809 miles

Multifunction lamp switch not fully secure

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 65,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 58,195 miles

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))

under trays fitted hard to check components

Pass 19 May 2018 49,459 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 37,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted obscuring adult safety belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 14,682 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 XLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

CP12 XLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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