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CP61 NME

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,874 mi
Last recorded136,874 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,874 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 123,884 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 123,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 109,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,241 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,018 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 66,397 miles

damage to windscreen zone `a`

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 66,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

damage to windscreen zone `a`

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,718 miles

both rear tyres perished

child seats in rear

Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 11,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NME 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 68.8%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

CP61 NME is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is CP61 NME safe to buy?

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