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ADY 788D

2015 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

289,611 mi
Last recorded289,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 788D
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 289,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 259,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 230,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 198,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 166,048 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 136,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 111,034 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 111,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,543 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 89,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions at 0.6 plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror indicator lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror indicator lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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ADY 788D is a 2015 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc 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 ADY 788D, 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

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What year was ADY 788D registered?

ADY 788D is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2015.

Is ADY 788D safe to buy?

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