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EA12 CAV

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,908 mi
Last recorded29,908 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 29,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 29,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 28,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 27,843 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 27,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 27,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 26,274 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 22 May 2020 25,481 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 25,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 23,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,034 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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EA12 CAV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc 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 EA12 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 CAV registered?

EA12 CAV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is EA12 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 CAV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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