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A18 FTO

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,578 mi
Last recorded41,578 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 16,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 12,419 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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A18 FTO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 FTO, 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 A18 FTO registered?

A18 FTO is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A18 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 FTO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 FTO have outstanding finance?

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