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SC54 TAZ

2021 Ford Focus

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,706 mi
Last recorded71,706 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 TAZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 70,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,655 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 66,440 miles

Offside wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 60,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 46,082 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener and sat- nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

offside front top strut mount bolt insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,892 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 28,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,192 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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SC54 TAZ is a 2021 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2021 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 32,207 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 SC54 TAZ, 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 5 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 SC54 TAZ registered?

SC54 TAZ is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2021.

Is SC54 TAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC54 TAZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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