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CV12 NKU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,122 mi
Last recorded142,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 NKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 142,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 131,448 miles

Front brake pads approx 3-4mm left

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 131,414 miles

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

Front brake pads approx 3-4mm left

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 117,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,247 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,414 miles

Front Both inner cv gaiters deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,556 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

Offside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

slight corrosion on all rear suspension components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

Offside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

slight corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

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

Outer sill covers fitted

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 51,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc has slight wear and corrosion

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

Outer sill covers fitted

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,372 miles

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

Nearside unable to properly check seatbelt child seat fitted

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

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,120 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 NKU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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