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MJ21 DPF

2021 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,265 mi
Last recorded116,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ21 DPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 116,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,424 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2024 80,395 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o\s\r lamp broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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MJ21 DPF is a 2021 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ21 DPF, 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 MJ21 DPF registered?

MJ21 DPF is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2021.

Is MJ21 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ21 DPF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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