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A16 ECY

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,590 mi
Last recorded27,590 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ECY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 27,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 25,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 23,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 21,051 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 21,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,271 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears wearing on inner edges (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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A16 ECY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 ECY, 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 A16 ECY registered?

A16 ECY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is A16 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 ECY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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