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CV62 DZW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 DZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,188 miles

Rear Suspension component was freshly painted did not allowed to inspect

Fail 4 Sep 2023 71,832 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around front lower arm attachments - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inside

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,582 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,460 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 64,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,582 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 60,582 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,964 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,289 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 53,288 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,943 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,658 miles

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

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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CV62 DZW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV62 DZW, 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 CV62 DZW registered?

CV62 DZW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CV62 DZW safe to buy?

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