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CX12 VCN

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,861 mi
Last recorded58,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 58,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 56,299 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 53,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 50,466 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,440 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 47,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,637 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,345 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 VCN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

CX12 VCN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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