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ML71 FZK

2021 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,514 mi
Last recorded36,514 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML71 FZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 36,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 31,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 30,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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ML71 FZK is a 2021 Ford Focus in Black 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 ML71 FZK, 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 ML71 FZK registered?

ML71 FZK is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2021.

Is ML71 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML71 FZK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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