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1496 KW

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,996 mi
Last recorded13,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1496 KW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 13,996 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 12,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 10,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 8,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 6,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 5,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 5,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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1496 KW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 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 1496 KW, 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 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1496 KW registered?

1496 KW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is 1496 KW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1496 KW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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