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2015 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,997 mi
Last recorded159,997 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 AF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 159,997 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 159,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2026 83,534 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 156,814 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 78,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,543 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,132 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 70,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 143,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,201 miles

Both rear handbrake cable outer sleeves deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 138,157 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,373 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,024 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 131,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,790 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 125,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front strut top mounting bearing rough in operation.

no 3 injector damp, spill off pipe seal.

Fail 21 Jan 2020 125,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front strut top mounting bearing rough in operation.

no 3 injector damp, spill off pipe seal.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 113,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear outer faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,286 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 81,801 miles

nsf tyre sidewall perished ,strongly recommend to replace asap

osr bumper has slight damage

Pass 17 Oct 2015 69,716 miles

2 rear & nearside front tyres perished 205/55-16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,193 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,161 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,028 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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68 AF is a 2015 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 68 AF, 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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68 AF is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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