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OU71 YHZ

2021 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,739 mi
Last recorded56,739 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU71 YHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 56,739 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 56,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,616 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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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OU71 YHZ 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 80%.

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 OU71 YHZ, 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 OU71 YHZ registered?

OU71 YHZ is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2021.

Is OU71 YHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU71 YHZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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