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AF17 KSO

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,633 mi
Last recorded68,633 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 KSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 68,633 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

underside where visible has surface corrosion

undertrays and side skirts preventing full inspection of underside

Fail 14 Feb 2025 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

underside where visible has surface corrosion

undertrays and side skirts preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,840 miles

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose.

Fail 21 Feb 2024 62,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust manifold heat shields loose

Fail 22 Mar 2023 58,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust manifold heat shields loose

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 43,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,542 miles

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

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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AF17 KSO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF17 KSO, 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 AF17 KSO registered?

AF17 KSO is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 KSO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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