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C5 FEV

2023 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 132,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 128,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,976 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 24 Jun 2024 114,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 95,068 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

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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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C5 FEV is a 2023 Ford Focus in Blue. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C5 FEV?

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What year was C5 FEV registered?

C5 FEV is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2023.

Is C5 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 FEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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