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CP61 KZL

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,736 mi
Last recorded133,736 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 KZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 133,736 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,092 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 131,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,577 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner track rod. Advise replacement ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 128,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrakr lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner track rod. Advise replacement ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,257 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,287 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 21 Mar 2019 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 108,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,783 miles

both front discs worn on inner surface

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 KZL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP61 KZL, 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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CP61 KZL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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