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CP61 NHA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,072 mi
Last recorded138,072 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 138,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 137,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 131,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,424 miles

Both front tyre's starting to wear 1.9-2.0mm

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded low down in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 128,406 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre's starting to wear 1.9-2.0mm

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded low down in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 122,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,741 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,670 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,780 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 41,247 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,633 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 NHA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 CP61 NHA, 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 NHA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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