CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX12 BKZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 147,350 miles

heavily sealed limited visibility at time of test front and rear sub-frame

Pass 5 Sep 2024 141,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,868 miles

Front undertray front loose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat guard around fuel tank loose

Fail 21 Aug 2023 133,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted o/s and n/s retaining springs broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front side lamp going dim

Front undertray front loose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat guard around fuel tank loose

Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,466 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 19 Aug 2021 118,218 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,849 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2020 114,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,587 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 110,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,662 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 102,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,242 miles

Engine cover fitted

Item's removed from drivers view

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,197 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX12 BKZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX12 BKZ, 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

How do I check the history of CX12 BKZ?

You can check the full history of CX12 BKZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX12 BKZ registered?

CX12 BKZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CX12 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 BKZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX12 BKZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX12 BKZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.