2021 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · MT71 AEF
2021 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2021. Recorded mileage 35,782 miles. MOT valid until 30/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2021
- Engine
- 999cc
MT71 AEF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 35,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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MT71 AEF Mileage History
- 16/12/202429,497 mi
- 05/12/202535,782 mi+6,285 mi
Average of roughly 6,486 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
MT71 AEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Ford Focus (MT71 AEF) between December 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This is a strong used buy for a 2021 Ford Focus with a clean recent MOT record and sensible mileage. Unless the price is well above market, we would recommend proceeding with a standard used-car check and purchase.
Use the clean MOT history as a negotiation baseline rather than a reason to pay a premium, and verify the mileage with service stamps or digital records given the 6,285-mile annual increase between tests is consistent and plausible. A standard HPI-style check is still advised to confirm no undisclosed finance or accident history on this black 2021 example.
Typical annual running costs for a car of this type, covering fuel, tax, insurance, and routine maintenance, are estimated at £800-£1,000. The absence of MOT advisories suggests no immediate large repair bills are pending, which supports the lower end of that estimate.
For the 999cc petrol variant, listen for any unusual engine noise from the timing system and confirm smooth operation of the stop-start if fitted, as small petrol engines can develop minor faults not captured in a pass result. Verify the mileage reading of 35,782 miles matches the dashboard and documents during viewing.
The Ford Focus registered MT71AEF is a December 2021 petrol model with the 999cc Euro 6 AP engine, finished in black. Its two most recent MOT tests, in December 2024 at 29,497 miles and December 2025 at 35,782 miles, both passed with no defects recorded. Based on the available history, the vehicle has covered around 35,800 miles in just under four years, which is reasonable for its age, and shows no advisory or failure issues to date.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Ford Focus to assess model-level reputation from the provided sources.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
Data Sources
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