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CV12 NHM

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,308 mi
Last recorded78,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 NHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 78,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 70,003 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing centre (3.3 (a))

Side repeater not working nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,024 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 59,606 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 46,654 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,105 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges + split cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,356 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,338 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 32,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,818 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both front Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,819 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs inner face

Fail 22 Feb 2017 25,819 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs inner face

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven centre of tread is on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,646 miles

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

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 NHM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

CV12 NHM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CV12 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 NHM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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