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DG12 CXK

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,847 mi
Last recorded103,847 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 CXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 103,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 95,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 81,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,731 miles

Body component slightly loose exhaust heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very minor (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very minor (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Fail 1 Mar 2019 51,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre worn

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,924 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)

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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DG12 CXK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 CXK, 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 DG12 CXK registered?

DG12 CXK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DG12 CXK safe to buy?

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