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AE65 NRV

2015 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 NRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 161,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,500 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 144,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 128,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2023 107,733 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscured some components for inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,720 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2020 52,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,897 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,185 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 27,185 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AE65 NRV 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 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 AE65 NRV, 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 AE65 NRV registered?

AE65 NRV is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is AE65 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 NRV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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