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AK17 WAE

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,628 mi
Last recorded42,628 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 WAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 42,628 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2025 42,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both saide (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 38,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 34,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 32,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 31,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,572 miles

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 WAE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc 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 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 WAE registered?

AK17 WAE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is AK17 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 WAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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