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AU17 SOH

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,203 mi
Last recorded27,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 SOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 27,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight level sensor disconnected from front lower control arm which may result in a incorrect beam pattern.

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 23,852 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlight level sensor disconnected from front lower control arm which may result in a incorrect beam pattern.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,275 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 18,171 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

catalytic converter possibly missing, undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2022 17,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

catalytic converter possibly missing, undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 16,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2021 16,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 14,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Mar 2020 14,632 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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AU17 SOH is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU17 SOH, 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 AU17 SOH registered?

AU17 SOH is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is AU17 SOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 SOH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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