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AF15 VAU

2015 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,446 mi
Last recorded82,446 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,446 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 82,446 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 69,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. tread depth /94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (tread depth 3 mm.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 41,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. tread depth /94% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (tread depth 3 mm.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating @ rear (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation @ rear (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 34,994 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 34,994 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left F/ REP/RT (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low F/REP/RT (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating @ rear free rep/rt (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating @ rear free rep/rt (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70-75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF15 VAU is a 2015 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AF15 VAU, 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 AF15 VAU registered?

AF15 VAU is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2015.

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