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C13 KYL

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,691 mi
Last recorded82,691 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 KYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 82,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 82,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,657 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 63,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,873 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 49,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 44,921 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 44,921 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 38,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 38,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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C13 KYL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C13 KYL, 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 C13 KYL registered?

C13 KYL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is C13 KYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 KYL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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