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CV12 HHW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,441 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cupping

Pass 27 May 2022 70,507 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cupped on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2022 70,507 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cupped on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 66,440 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,587 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 59,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 54,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,755 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,572 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 HHW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

CV12 HHW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CV12 HHW safe to buy?

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