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YR21 VTM

2021 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,763 mi
Last recorded78,763 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR21 VTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,225 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 61,219 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,263 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 47,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,276 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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YR21 VTM is a 2021 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR21 VTM, 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 YR21 VTM registered?

YR21 VTM is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2021.

Is YR21 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR21 VTM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR21 VTM have outstanding finance?

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