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AB61 PJB

2015 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,379 mi
Last recorded50,379 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 PJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,379 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged hand break cable is snaped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 45,611 miles

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 45,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 40,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 35,431 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 35,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre Leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 31,475 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 31,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 44,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 24,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 19,067 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 14,388 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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AB61 PJB is a 2015 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB61 PJB, 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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AB61 PJB is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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