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AO17 CUH

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,444 mi
Last recorded85,444 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 CUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 85,444 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 60,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 48,186 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 48,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 38,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 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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AO17 CUH is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO17 CUH, 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 AO17 CUH registered?

AO17 CUH is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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