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AP56 ALP

2021 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,714 mi
Last recorded83,714 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 ALP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 83,714 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre very close to limit 2mm

Fail 3 Aug 2026 83,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 50 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front reg plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre very close to limit 2mm

Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,757 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 44,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 44,644 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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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AP56 ALP is a 2021 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP56 ALP, 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 AP56 ALP registered?

AP56 ALP is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2021.

Is AP56 ALP safe to buy?

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