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AF53 TJF

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,972 mi
Last recorded62,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,474 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 57,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215 fitted, all other tyres 205. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 46,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,196 miles
Pass 1 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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AF53 TJF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 AF53 TJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 TJF registered?

AF53 TJF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is AF53 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 TJF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 TJF have outstanding finance?

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