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CP61 EFY

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 EFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 82,778 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,652 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,226 miles

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

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

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 3 Feb 2021 61,222 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,184 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 19 Jan 2019 53,883 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear view mirror cover damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front brake pads are getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2019 53,883 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear view mirror cover damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side front (3.5 (a))

both side front brake pads are getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing uneven on the inner edge worn close to legal limit 1.64mm

Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 35,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 26,198 miles

misting of fluid from offside front drive shaft seals

Pass 6 Jan 2015 18,055 miles

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

Oil leak

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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CP61 EFY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP61 EFY, 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 CP61 EFY registered?

CP61 EFY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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