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CV12 GFA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 116,881 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 116,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 108,106 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 108,098 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 98,957 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 98,957 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,272 miles

flexi pipe worn

heat shield loose

Fail 14 Nov 2022 88,260 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

flexi pipe worn

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,875 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 74,875 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,845 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 70,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 64,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,074 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,229 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 GFA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 GFA registered?

CV12 GFA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CV12 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 GFA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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