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CX12 VJC

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 87,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 65,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 10,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 7,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,226 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 7,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VJC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

CX12 VJC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CX12 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VJC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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