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A17 AAO

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,046 mi
Last recorded12,046 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 12,046 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 12,046 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 11,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 11,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 10,615 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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A17 AAO is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,698 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 A17 AAO, 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 8 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A17 AAO?

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What year was A17 AAO registered?

A17 AAO is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is A17 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 AAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 AAO have outstanding finance?

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