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CV12 LSN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,688 mi
Last recorded132,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,688 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 127,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on 3mm in centre and inner tread. cut in inner tread but ply not visible. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulbs starting to fade both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate both sides. offside is worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 109,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on 3mm in centre and inner tread. cut in inner tread but ply not visible. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulbs starting to fade both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate both sides. offside is worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,015 miles

Front and Rear tyre sizes different

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,177 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,299 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,614 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LSN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LSN, 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 LSN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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