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BM51 ADM

2015 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 ADM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 94,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 93,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,087 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 104,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 89,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 89,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 84,127 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder removed

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,986 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic trim missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side indicator lens damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Factory fitted covers

Headlamp aim too high both been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic trim missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side indicator lens damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,226 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front low tyres

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2018 30,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 39,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 29,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,419 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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BM51 ADM is a 2015 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 BM51 ADM, 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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BM51 ADM is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2015.

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