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C1 VRC

2023 Ford Focus

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,904 mi
Last recorded108,904 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 VRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 108,904 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 108,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,250 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 89,246 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 77,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,544 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,340 miles

engine cover obscuring components on engine

extensive undertrays unable to carry full underside inspections

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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C1 VRC is a 2023 Ford Focus in Black. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2023 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 C1 VRC, 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 3 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C1 VRC registered?

C1 VRC is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2023.

Is C1 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 VRC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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