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AK17 VUC

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,422 mi
Last recorded61,422 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 VUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 61,422 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on outer side wall, 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edges, also worn on inner edge o mm. 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edges, also worn on inner edge o mm. 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 46,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs lipped /pads within limits

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,696 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 36,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,124 miles

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

Pass 7 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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AK17 VUC is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

AK17 VUC is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is AK17 VUC safe to buy?

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