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CX61 BUV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,784 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 93,836 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose(plate next to rear silencer)

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,115 miles

parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel at times intermittent operation error

Fail 26 Feb 2021 74,103 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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel at times intermittent operation error

Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,796 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 56,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

malfunction indicator lamp on. mil lamp.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,273 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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CX61 BUV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CX61 BUV, 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 BUV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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