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CX61 BUH

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,757 mi
Last recorded191,757 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 BUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 191,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 181,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 181,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 181,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,660 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 170,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge bald cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output has water in side lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Chassis sticker on 'B' post just legible

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in side lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 160,546 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded and adrift from fixings

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water / condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot retaining clip missing

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water / condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 160,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield corroded and adrift from fixings

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water / condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot retaining clip missing

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water / condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 151,001 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded and adrift from fixings

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint cover deteriorated / damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot retaining clip missing

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge/Tyre size 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated/Tyre size 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 141,973 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge/Tyre size 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated/Tyre size 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,480 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,800 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage from CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 123,800 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage from CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 108,813 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 108,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,827 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,848 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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CX61 BUH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CX61 BUH, 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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CX61 BUH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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