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CY12 FOJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 FOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 111,325 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 111,325 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 95,072 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,710 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 53,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 43,006 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 42,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,049 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 37,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 27,927 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 27,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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CY12 FOJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CY12 FOJ, 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 CY12 FOJ registered?

CY12 FOJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is CY12 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 FOJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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