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AX66 MLJ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,496 mi
Last recorded51,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,496 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 46,276 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 41,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 30,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AX66 MLJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX66 MLJ, 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 AX66 MLJ registered?

AX66 MLJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is AX66 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX66 MLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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