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CV12 BLZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,421 mi
Last recorded109,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 BLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 109,421 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear also under tray fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both gaitors (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 109,282 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-limk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear also under tray fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both gaitors (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 100,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 100,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 96,184 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,528 miles

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

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

Rear fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2022 84,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 66,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,935 miles

Nearside rear tyrewall kerb damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked along sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked along sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut but dose not reach cords.

Rear Door child locks

Fail 26 Feb 2018 53,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut but dose not reach cords.

Rear Door child locks

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,907 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,428 miles

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

Kids seat fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,788 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers light smearing

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

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 BLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CV12 BLZ, 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 BLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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