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AK17 RBV

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 RBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,071 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,474 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 56,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,993 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,422 miles
Pass 12 May 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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AK17 RBV is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK17 RBV, 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 AK17 RBV registered?

AK17 RBV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is AK17 RBV safe to buy?

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