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CP61 UDW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,555 mi
Last recorded107,555 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,555 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 107,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,929 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears Have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Metal Corroded Off System (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy/Rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking Grease

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare Tyre Flat/No Pressure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,277 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps have Ingress of Water (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy/Rough on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to Mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking Grease

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 20 Feb 2024 100,277 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps have Ingress of Water (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy/Rough on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to Mist (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking Grease

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,509 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,802 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 41,773 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,955 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,175 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 16,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UDW 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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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