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AY17 MVC

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 MVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 75,423 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires worn very close to cords on inner edge - 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread - 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears - 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

x2 fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AY17 MVC is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY17 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

AY17 MVC is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is AY17 MVC safe to buy?

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