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FV71 BYY

2021 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,969 mi
Last recorded29,969 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV71 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 29,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 22,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 19,466 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 19,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FV71 BYY is a 2021 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 32,207 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 FV71 BYY, 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 5 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV71 BYY registered?

FV71 BYY is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2021.

Is FV71 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV71 BYY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV71 BYY have outstanding finance?

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