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VK21 UGM

2021 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,987 mi
Last recorded26,987 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK21 UGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 26,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 19,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2025 19,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 13,788 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 13,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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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VK21 UGM is a 2021 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 VK21 UGM, 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 VK21 UGM registered?

VK21 UGM is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2021.

Is VK21 UGM safe to buy?

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Does VK21 UGM have outstanding finance?

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