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CP61 LFN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,316 mi
Last recorded85,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 LFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,316 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe flexis (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on inner edges, tyres also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and side edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and side edges worn too. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 78,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and side edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and corroded. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres and side edges worn too. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 42,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 37,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,504 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 24,228 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 16,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 10,440 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 7,790 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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CP61 LFN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 CP61 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

CP61 LFN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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