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AC05 MEG

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,424 mi
Last recorded157,424 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 MEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 157,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim area repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread area uneven wear

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread area uneven wear

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,817 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 112,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 69,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 33,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,691 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 18,323 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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AC05 MEG is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC05 MEG, 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 AC05 MEG registered?

AC05 MEG is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is AC05 MEG safe to buy?

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