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AY17 MUV

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,478 mi
Last recorded68,478 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 MUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 68,478 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 68,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,148 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 63,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 56,246 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 49,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,044 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,645 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,773 miles

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

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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AY17 MUV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY17 MUV, 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 AY17 MUV registered?

AY17 MUV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AY17 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 MUV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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