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AV17 YZC

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,129 mi
Last recorded76,129 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 YZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 76,129 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 68,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The rear plate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 52,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,985 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips in windscreen. One central area and one on the O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 27,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 27,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 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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AV17 YZC is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 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 AV17 YZC, 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 AV17 YZC registered?

AV17 YZC is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AV17 YZC safe to buy?

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