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SM 8

2021 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,725 mi
Last recorded27,725 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM 8
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 27,725 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 27,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 24,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth remaining in centre of tread pattern but worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth remaining in centre of tread but worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 24,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth remaining in centre of tread pattern but worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth remaining in centre of tread but worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 19,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread depth remaining in centre of tread but worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread depth remaining in centre of tread but worn on inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

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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SM 8 is a 2021 Ford Focus in White 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 SM 8, 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

How do I check the history of SM 8?

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What year was SM 8 registered?

SM 8 is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2021.

Is SM 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM 8 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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