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EA12 CJE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,353 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 96,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,571 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,270 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 48,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CJE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJE, 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 EA12 CJE registered?

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

Is EA12 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 CJE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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