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CV12 LPL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,528 mi
Last recorded127,528 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 127,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 119,633 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2025 119,608 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,366 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 114,366 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 98,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 92,428 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,124 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2019 82,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 82,640 miles

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

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

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 6 Mar 2018 71,422 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge alignment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,551 miles

Front both discs and pads poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2016 38,551 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front both discs and pads poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,694 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 LPL 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 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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