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CU12 GKD

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,671 mi
Last recorded72,671 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 GKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Minimum Requirements Only Just Met (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Slightly Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Slightly Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 72,671 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Minimum Requirements Only Just Met (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Slightly Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Slightly Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured minimum requirements only just met (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in outer tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deep split in base of stem, minimum requirements only just met (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 70,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 70,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working PRS replaced bulb, no further fault found (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 68,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside & nearside blades are contaminated with organic debris (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 68,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose drivers door rubber seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside & nearside blades are contaminated with organic debris (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,144 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 66,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,051 miles

battery charging light on intermittently during test requires further investigation

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,506 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,352 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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CU12 GKD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 CU12 GKD, 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 CU12 GKD registered?

CU12 GKD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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