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ML21 YDK

2021 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,508 mi
Last recorded46,508 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML21 YDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 46,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge 215/50r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 36,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge 215/50r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 26,959 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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ML21 YDK is a 2021 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 ML21 YDK, 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 ML21 YDK registered?

ML21 YDK is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2021.

Is ML21 YDK safe to buy?

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