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AK17 RFZ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,662 mi
Last recorded85,662 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 RFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 54,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 47,496 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 47,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,320 miles
Pass 17 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 RFZ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

AK17 RFZ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is AK17 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 RFZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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