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MJ71 EFA

2021 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,526 mi
Last recorded36,526 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ71 EFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 36,526 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 36,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,984 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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MJ71 EFA is a 2021 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ71 EFA, 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 MJ71 EFA registered?

MJ71 EFA is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2021.

Is MJ71 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ71 EFA shows 3 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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