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CP12 ZBV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,726 mi
Last recorded65,726 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 ZBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 65,726 miles

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

all front suspension components have some corrosion

all rear suspension components have some corrosion

heatshield by fuel tank insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2024 61,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,483 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 58,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 50,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,315 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,580 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,216 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 22,400 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

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 ZBV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZBV, 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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CP12 ZBV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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