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AE15 VLP

2015 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,789 mi
Last recorded68,789 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 VLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,789 miles

"easy fuel" filler neck flap adrift

Fail 4 Aug 2026 68,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

"easy fuel" filler neck flap adrift

Pass 16 Jul 2025 64,961 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,966 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tpms light on

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,038 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Fail 7 Aug 2023 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,309 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021 30,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 19,208 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 13,846 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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AE15 VLP is a 2015 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE15 VLP, 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 AE15 VLP?

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What year was AE15 VLP registered?

AE15 VLP is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2015.

Is AE15 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 VLP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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