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CX12 YJO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,983 mi
Last recorded96,983 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 96,983 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2025 87,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 69,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,060 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 61,059 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,563 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,763 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YJO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJO, 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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What year was CX12 YJO registered?

CX12 YJO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is CX12 YJO safe to buy?

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