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SY21 VRT

2021 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,883 mi
Last recorded50,883 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY21 VRT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 50,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,454 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 40,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 36,002 miles

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

Offside 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))

dpf warning lamp on dash

Fail 8 May 2024 36,002 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

dpf warning lamp on dash

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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SY21 VRT 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 SY21 VRT, 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 SY21 VRT?

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What year was SY21 VRT registered?

SY21 VRT is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2021.

Is SY21 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY21 VRT 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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