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CX12 VBZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,967 mi
Last recorded205,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 205,967 miles

- parking brake efficiency 17% requires attention

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil - both (5.3.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear - axle corroded and various other items

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 312,947 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 194,406 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 282,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2023 251,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 218,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 194,773 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2021 194,773 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 171,894 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 86,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,949 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,047 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 VBZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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