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A17 BOA

2018 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,358 mi
Last recorded73,358 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.84MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 May 2024 62,370 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 62,367 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 50,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 38,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 16,828 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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A17 BOA is a 2018 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,698 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 A17 BOA, 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 8 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 BOA registered?

A17 BOA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is A17 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BOA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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