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AY17 OCM

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,992 mi
Last recorded163,992 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 OCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 163,992 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively slight cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 145,551 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 145,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 125,624 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,158 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 103,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,221 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,221 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,508 miles

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 OCM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY17 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

AY17 OCM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AY17 OCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 OCM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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