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DG12 CXT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,893 mi
Last recorded69,893 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 69,893 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 69,893 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,026 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & front offside headlamp is fogy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 51,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,293 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 42,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 42,824 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,164 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,243 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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DG12 CXT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

Is DG12 CXT safe to buy?

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