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AF17 ZDR

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,673 mi
Last recorded63,673 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 ZDR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 63,673 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 175,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 156,090 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 156,090 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,348 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking nail in tyre and outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,706 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))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 42,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020

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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 ZDR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

AF17 ZDR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is AF17 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 ZDR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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