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CV62 UPA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,794 mi
Last recorded69,794 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 UPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,794 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 69,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 56,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 55,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 42,808 miles

under trays fitted restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,665 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 27,789 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 27,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,820 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 UPA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

CV62 UPA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CV62 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV62 UPA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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