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EF64 VYL

2015 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,352 mi
Last recorded86,352 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF64 VYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,352 miles

Offside Park brake low effort

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

Fail 28 May 2026 86,352 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Park brake low effort

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

Pass 28 May 2025 80,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2024 71,942 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,217 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 64,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 58,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,036 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 47,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant below min

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,572 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 33,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Nov 2017 26,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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EF64 VYL is a 2015 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF64 VYL, 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 EF64 VYL registered?

EF64 VYL is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2015.

Is EF64 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF64 VYL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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