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CV12 THU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,911 mi
Last recorded34,911 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 THU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,601 miles

O/S centre driveshaft bearing rough and noisy

Fail 20 Sep 2022 30,601 miles

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

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

O/S centre driveshaft bearing rough and noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,920 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 19,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,174 miles

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 THU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

CV12 THU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is CV12 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 THU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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