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CX12 VFZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,416 mi
Last recorded106,416 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2025 93,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 68,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 53,379 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,696 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 34,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,364 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 VFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

CX12 VFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is CX12 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VFZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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