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AK17 VUR

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,713 mi
Last recorded93,713 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 VUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 93,713 miles

both rear backing plates corroded and osr loose

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2026 93,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

both rear backing plates corroded and osr loose

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,352 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2025 71,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 48,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 40,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 32,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,497 miles
Pass 11 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 VUR 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 80%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

AK17 VUR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2017.

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