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RIL 779

2022 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,719 mi
Last recorded35,719 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2022 Ford Focus25,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 779
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 35,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 29,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 92,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 71,796 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 53,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,223 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 34,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,428 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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RIL 779 is a 2022 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2022 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 25,896 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 RIL 779, 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 4 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 RIL 779 registered?

RIL 779 is a 2022 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2022.

Is RIL 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 779 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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