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AF17 ZHL

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,820 mi
Last recorded81,820 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,820 miles

Both rear shock absorber bodies corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brakes in need of service.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,820 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear shock absorber bodies corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brakes in need of service.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished between treads.

Parking brake in need of service.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,442 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,849 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,673 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 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 ZHL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHL, 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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AF17 ZHL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2017.

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