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AK17 VZJ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 79,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 24,657 miles

Plastic under trays + sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 24,657 miles

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

Plastic under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 14 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 VZJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

AK17 VZJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is AK17 VZJ safe to buy?

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