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A21 LJN

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 91,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,378 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 66,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 47,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,250 miles

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 28 Apr 2022 37,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,330 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 29,044 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 29,044 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,143 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 25,143 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,752 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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A21 LJN is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A21 LJN, 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 A21 LJN registered?

A21 LJN is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is A21 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 LJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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