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CX12 VHY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 79,872 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 79,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,952 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,737 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 70,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 66,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,348 miles

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

Undershield obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 36,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VHY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

Is CX12 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX12 VHY have outstanding finance?

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