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AO71 UWA

2021 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,944 mi
Last recorded69,944 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO71 UWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,944 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 69,944 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 58,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,596 miles

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

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

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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AO71 UWA is a 2021 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 32,207 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 AO71 UWA, 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 5 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO71 UWA registered?

AO71 UWA is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2021.

Is AO71 UWA safe to buy?

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