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AU66 VLS

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,212 mi
Last recorded73,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check coolant level

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 64,959 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 64,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,019 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 35,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 24,976 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 24,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 23,528 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 23,528 miles

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

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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AU66 VLS is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU66 VLS, 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 AU66 VLS registered?

AU66 VLS is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is AU66 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 VLS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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