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CX12 VCJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,080 mi
Last recorded68,080 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,080 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,361 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,142 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,142 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,982 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 39,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,855 miles

Offside Front Outer slight damage to tyre wall

Fail 20 Apr 2017 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer slight damage to tyre wall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,370 miles

wiper judder

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,670 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 VCJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCJ, 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

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What year was CX12 VCJ registered?

CX12 VCJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is CX12 VCJ safe to buy?

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