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PB55 RAD

2023 Ford Focus

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,583 mi
Last recorded5,583 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB55 RAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 5,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 47,728 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,521 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,356 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 37,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,257 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 2 Jul 2021 34,254 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,440 miles

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

under trays

Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,130 miles

under trays

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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PB55 RAD is a 2023 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PB55 RAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PB55 RAD registered?

PB55 RAD is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2023.

Is PB55 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB55 RAD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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