CarVerify

Free Car Check

CP62 GHO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 GHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 85,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears,also slightly mishaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 81,766 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 81,766 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 80,867 miles

Front Front pads low

Fail 2 Apr 2025 80,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Front pads low

coolant level low

Pass 20 Jul 2024 77,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 77,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,780 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner joint/gear box bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2023 68,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner joint/gear box bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2022 60,904 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,271 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,697 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel has a slight knock when moving steering wheel side to side (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath restricting the view of some testable components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,672 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 46,672 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 35,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,747 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW, UNEVEN AND HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW AND UNEVEN.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 18,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,453 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CP62 GHO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP62 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP62 GHO?

You can check the full history of CP62 GHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CP62 GHO registered?

CP62 GHO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is CP62 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 GHO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP62 GHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CP62 GHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.