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AE65 VZW

2015 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,111 mi
Last recorded99,111 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 VZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 99,111 miles

Offside Front top mount slightly noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,250 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 84,250 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,669 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 80,655 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,879 miles

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

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

Tyre light on

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,133 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 56,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,254 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,908 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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AE65 VZW is a 2015 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZW, 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 AE65 VZW registered?

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

Is AE65 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 VZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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