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AJ08 LAP

2017 Ford Focus

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,123 mi
Last recorded31,123 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 LAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 31,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn almost bald 225/40R18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,224 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 27,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,482 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 23,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 38,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 20,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge badly cracked 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 28,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 15,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 20,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm in centre , perishing and wearing very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 11,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 11,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 14,145 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 8,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AJ08 LAP is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AJ08 LAP, 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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AJ08 LAP is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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