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CX12 VKC

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,502 mi
Last recorded96,502 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge perishing just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge perishing to tread just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyres wearing edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing edges slight damage outer wall close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear 3mm wearing inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear inner edges

unable to check full length of outer sills, front subframe due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges, perishing to walls and tread plus cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2023 84,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges, perishing to walls and tread plus cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,554 miles

Central Front non obligatory mirror missing (interior)

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,482 miles

Non obligatory mirror missing (interior mirror)

Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror missing (interior mirror)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,400 miles

FACTORY FITTED UNDER TRAY

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 44,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

FACTORY FITTED UNDER TRAY

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 10,412 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 VKC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey 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 VKC, 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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CX12 VKC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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