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CX12 ZBL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,665 mi
Last recorded81,665 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,954 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,410 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,629 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 69,251 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 69,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,894 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,437 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 ZBL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

CX12 ZBL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is CX12 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 ZBL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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