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1688 VM

2022 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,064 mi
Last recorded36,064 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2022 Ford Focus25,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1688 VM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 36,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is devoid of tread on inner edge, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 26,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged ply damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is devoid of tread on inner edge, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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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1688 VM is a 2022 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2022 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 25,896 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 1688 VM, 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 4 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1688 VM registered?

1688 VM is a 2022 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2022.

Is 1688 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1688 VM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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