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CV12 BLK

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,519 mi
Last recorded141,519 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 BLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,519 miles

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

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

oil needs topping

tow bar corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2026 141,519 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil needs topping

tow bar corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 133,281 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 133,281 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,767 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 114,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 103,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Water on inside all over lens etc. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre thorn in inner sidewall ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,607 miles

front and rear brake discs have slight lip

Fail 15 Feb 2017 41,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs have slight lip

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 35,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 30,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,333 miles

Nearside 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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CV12 BLK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV12 BLK, 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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CV12 BLK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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