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AD05 LOW

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

65,187 mi
Last recorded65,187 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 150,170 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 62,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 58,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 147,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 54,366 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

side repeaters painted reducing light output to rear

Fail 5 May 2023 54,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

side repeaters painted reducing light output to rear

Pass 26 Aug 2022 140,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 49,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 133,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,349 miles

engine cover and/or undertray preventing view

Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover and/or undertray preventing view

tpms light on

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

tpms light on

Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,947 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/s/r tyre worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,825 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 77,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,955 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,231 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,727 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 41,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,482 miles

Advise:eml light on

Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

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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AD05 LOW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 AD05 LOW, 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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AD05 LOW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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