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DL52 ADE

2023 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,617 mi
Last recorded95,617 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL52 ADE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 95,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 85,229 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 72,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 58,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 48,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 39,759 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 39,759 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 31,728 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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DL52 ADE is a 2023 Ford Focus in Blue. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DL52 ADE, 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

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What year was DL52 ADE registered?

DL52 ADE is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2023.

Is DL52 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL52 ADE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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