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EA12 CTE

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 82,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 62,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,496 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))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 61,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner showing on outer side (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,202 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 CTE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

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

Is EA12 CTE safe to buy?

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