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CX12 YCM

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,925 mi
Last recorded101,925 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 101,925 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 92,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms main bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2024 92,493 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress noted to both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms main bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,211 miles

Central heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light unit insecure

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2023 87,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced will need to be rechecked when offside front rectified (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear light unit insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on tread worn to zero on outer edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,657 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 84,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 72,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,126 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 YCM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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