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CV12 GGE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,103 mi
Last recorded149,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 GGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 130,821 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all rear and front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 130,821 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all rear and front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 107,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 81,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,418 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear surpension componets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly whrachet faultyen handbrake on can be knocked down with hand (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r1697w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear surpension componets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 60,586 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 60,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,865 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,365 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GGE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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