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A3 DUF

2015 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,073 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn thin. difficult to fully inspect

Fail 19 May 2026 103,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear brake pads appear to be worn thin. difficult to fully inspect

Pass 28 May 2025 101,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,027 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 95,829 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 May 2022 90,910 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 84,063 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,801 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,018 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 55,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 38,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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A3 DUF is a 2015 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 DUF, 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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What year was A3 DUF registered?

A3 DUF is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2015.

Is A3 DUF safe to buy?

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