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CV12 GJO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 GJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,798 miles

Boot area full. On presentation for retest boot must be empty

Central Central exhaust heat shield is insecured

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 82,783 miles

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

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

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

Boot area full. On presentation for retest boot must be empty

Central Central exhaust heat shield is insecured

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,352 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 24 Feb 2021 29,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 24,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 13,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 11,977 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 10,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 8,469 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 GJO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

CV12 GJO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is CV12 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 GJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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