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CX12 ZTH

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,492 mi
Last recorded101,492 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 ZTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,109 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 97,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,331 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 92,917 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 92,914 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 81,362 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and offside rear ()

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

Pass 7 May 2019 68,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside fluid engine mount leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,413 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 55,413 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 41,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 31,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,596 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 ZTH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

CX12 ZTH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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