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CV12 BRF

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,785 mi
Last recorded71,785 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 BRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,785 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 70,719 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,510 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 65,510 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 62,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,218 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 59,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,861 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces. Replace ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP. 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre, chalked ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,909 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,072 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,890 miles

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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 BRF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRF, 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 CV12 BRF registered?

CV12 BRF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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