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EA12 CFV

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,053 mi
Last recorded99,053 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 99,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,064 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 90,015 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 90,015 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,557 miles

lower covers

plastic sills

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,250 miles

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

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,250 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,995 miles

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 18 Jan 2019 72,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,605 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,605 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,348 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise 3x cuts nearside front tyre outer sidewall (no cords exsposed)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,626 miles

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)

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 CFV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA12 CFV, 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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EA12 CFV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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