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AX17 FRK

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 FRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed phone holder from centre of screen ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 55,676 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lamp broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed phone holder from centre of screen ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,388 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 51,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, slightly worn to inside

Offside Front Tyre, going smooth to far inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly Corroded @ Joiner in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 46,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, slightly worn to inside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre, going smooth to far inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly Corroded @ Joiner in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 41,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 24,523 miles
Pass 29 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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AX17 FRK is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 AX17 FRK, 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 AX17 FRK registered?

AX17 FRK is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is AX17 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 FRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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