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CV12 NGJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 96,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 89,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge out of shape and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 89,975 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge out of shape and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,974 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 72,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,050 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 31,049 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,168 miles

Cut in osf tyre unable to see ply or cords.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

CV12 NGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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