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EF15 YSM

2015 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,122 mi
Last recorded104,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 YSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 104,122 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 104,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 103,000 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 73,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,679 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,167 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,751 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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EF15 YSM is a 2015 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF15 YSM, 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 EF15 YSM registered?

EF15 YSM is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is EF15 YSM safe to buy?

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