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AY17 NHG

2017 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 NHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,890 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 57,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,551 miles

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

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

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 NHG is a 2017 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY17 NHG registered?

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

Is AY17 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 NHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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