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M31 JTL

2024 Ford Focus

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2024
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 108,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,747 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 98,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 74,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 67,485 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 61,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,141 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 56,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Pass 1 May 2014 41,201 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2011 22,685 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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M31 JTL is a 2024 Ford Focus in Black. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M31 JTL, 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 2 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M31 JTL registered?

M31 JTL is a 2024 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2024.

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