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A23 RAO

2015 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,426 mi
Last recorded133,426 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 133,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,993 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 73,993 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,474 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 60,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 38,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 31,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,485 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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A23 RAO is a 2015 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A23 RAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 RAO?

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What year was A23 RAO registered?

A23 RAO is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2015.

Is A23 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 RAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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