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CV12 LRA

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,675 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated slightly.

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated slightly.

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,848 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2020 55,847 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,323 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 21,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 21,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,906 miles

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

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

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 LRA is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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