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CV62 ORU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,984 mi
Last recorded75,984 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 ORU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 75,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 75,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,127 miles

Corrosion on subframes and suspension components.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear bushes on both front suspension arms are corroding.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,035 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 62,035 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when rear fog light turned on. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,493 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,148 miles

Different profile tyres front to rear, 215/55/17 Front, 215/50/17 Rear

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,285 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,425 miles

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 ORU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV62 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

CV62 ORU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is CV62 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV62 ORU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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