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CX12 VAE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,960 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 43,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,972 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,271 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,174 miles

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))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 19,173 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 7,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 6,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 4,946 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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CX12 VAE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX12 VAE, 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 CX12 VAE registered?

CX12 VAE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is CX12 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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