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AH53 ALF

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,829 mi
Last recorded41,829 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH53 ALF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 41,829 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 122,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 40,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 37,843 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 106,986 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 35,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 99,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 32,595 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,179 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 91,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on very inner edge & very close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,791 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 56,803 miles

o/s/f shocker wet requires attention

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,495 miles

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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AH53 ALF is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AH53 ALF, 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 AH53 ALF registered?

AH53 ALF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is AH53 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH53 ALF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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