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CV12 CBX

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 CBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 105,286 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,652 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,016 miles

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

Front both inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,211 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,226 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 38,411 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 30,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,233 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,564 miles

exhaust centre box heat shield damaged and moves

under body trays: some missing others damaged and others insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,221 miles

security of front bumber

Fail 28 Apr 2015 12,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

security of front bumber

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 CBX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

CV12 CBX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CV12 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 CBX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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