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SM21 TDU

2021 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,258 mi
Last recorded61,258 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM21 TDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 61,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 61,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 47,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 42,413 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 42,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SM21 TDU is a 2021 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM21 TDU, 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 SM21 TDU registered?

SM21 TDU is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2021.

Is SM21 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM21 TDU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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