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CV12 UJZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,798 mi
Last recorded156,798 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 156,798 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 121,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,558 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,622 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 98,622 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,001 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 20 Dec 2018 71,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 39,860 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 24,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UJZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 UJZ registered?

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

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