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J123 TLC

2021 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 TLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 62,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2025 36,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 56,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 24,774 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 43,966 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 43,966 miles

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

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

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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J123 TLC is a 2021 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J123 TLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J123 TLC registered?

J123 TLC is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2021.

Is J123 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 TLC 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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