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P40 SUM

2023 Ford Focus

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,143 mi
Last recorded34,143 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 SUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 34,143 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2026 34,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,138 miles

Coolant on minimum

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 117,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,747 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 101,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,699 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 94,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,873 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 84,752 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,486 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 5 Dec 2020 74,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,788 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture (outer tread)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm . low tyre pressure (4.1.E.1)

low fuel light on (reserve)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 42,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture (outer tread)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm . low tyre pressure (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty. topped up (8.2.3)

low fuel light on (reserve)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,351 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 26,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P40 SUM is a 2023 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2023 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 22,938 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 P40 SUM, 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 3 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P40 SUM registered?

P40 SUM is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2023.

Is P40 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 SUM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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