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1973 JP

2015 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,278 mi
Last recorded30,278 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1973 JP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 30,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 30,133 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 28,442 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 26,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 21,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 18,246 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 18,246 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 14,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 9,627 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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1973 JP is a 2015 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 53,320 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 1973 JP, 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 11 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 1973 JP?

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What year was 1973 JP registered?

1973 JP is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2015.

Is 1973 JP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1973 JP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1973 JP have outstanding finance?

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