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AC14 BAM

2015 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC14 BAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 129,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 129,847 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 128,867 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 128,854 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,389 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 115,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,140 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 95,140 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,877 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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AC14 BAM is a 2015 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC14 BAM, 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 AC14 BAM registered?

AC14 BAM is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is AC14 BAM safe to buy?

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