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R29 BUL

2023 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,408 mi
Last recorded20,408 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2023 Ford Focus22,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 BUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 20,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chunk's of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chuck's of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2026 89,089 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,630 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 74,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,395 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 60,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 36,179 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 36,047 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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R29 BUL is a 2023 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R29 BUL, 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 R29 BUL registered?

R29 BUL is a 2023 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2023.

Is R29 BUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 BUL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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