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R23 MCT

2023 Ford Focus

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,229 mi
Last recorded51,229 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,845 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,957 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 40,804 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,716 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 33,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 28,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges shoulder on 1.7mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suggest tracking with new tyres,due to uneven wear

Fail 25 May 2017 28,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges shoulder on 1.7mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant below min level

suggest tracking with new tyres,due to uneven wear

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,650 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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R23 MCT is a 2023 Ford Focus in Grey. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R23 MCT, 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 R23 MCT registered?

R23 MCT is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2023.

Is R23 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 MCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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