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A14 ETD

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,443 mi
Last recorded74,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 ETD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 25,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,450 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 18,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 18,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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A14 ETD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 ETD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 ETD registered?

A14 ETD is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is A14 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 ETD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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