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EA15 HWV

2015 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,288 mi
Last recorded170,288 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA15 HWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 170,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 155,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 155,431 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,534 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 142,534 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,665 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,939 miles

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

Rear heat shield damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear heat shield damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,316 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 76,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 58,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EA15 HWV is a 2015 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EA15 HWV, 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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What year was EA15 HWV registered?

EA15 HWV is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2015.

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