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SM06 LYM

2021 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 68,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 107,320 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 107,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 99,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 44,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 40,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 33,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,007 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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SM06 LYM is a 2021 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM06 LYM, 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.

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What year was SM06 LYM registered?

SM06 LYM is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2021.

Is SM06 LYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 LYM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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