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CX12 VHG

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,008 mi
Last recorded69,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,491 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,664 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 57,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,500 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 49,500 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,559 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,642 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 38,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 28,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,867 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 VHG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow 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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

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

Is CX12 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VHG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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