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CV12 GFJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,221 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (2MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,078 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 67,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,877 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 56,051 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,469 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s headlamp unit

under-tray fitted obscuring some testable comp[onents

Fail 2 Jun 2021 44,468 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s headlamp unit

under-tray fitted obscuring some testable comp[onents

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,202 miles

Under-tray fitted, obscuring some testable components.

condensation in n/s headlamp unit

Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affected by condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,603 miles

under-tray fitted

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

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 GFJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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