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AK17 WCX

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 93,591 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various heatshields loose

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various heatshields loose

Fail 3 Jun 2024 83,847 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various heatshields loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,577 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 74,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,380 miles

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

Rear TYRES WEARING LOW IN CENTERS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 43,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 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 WCX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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