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CV12 BWW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,649 mi
Last recorded70,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 BWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2023 55,561 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 55,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,335 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 38,335 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 31,842 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded TO BRAKE CALIPER. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,682 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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CV12 BWW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

CV12 BWW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is CV12 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 BWW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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