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CV12 LPP

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,909 mi
Last recorded77,909 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 77,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,627 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 75,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 123,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 122,009 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lense damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2022 122,005 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lense damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2020 111,716 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 111,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,978 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 62,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very low (marginal pass) (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 62,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very low (marginal pass) (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 39,621 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2016 39,621 miles

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 16,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 15,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LPP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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