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A19 MLS

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,876 mi
Last recorded84,876 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,876 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,132 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 80,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 66,090 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 49,440 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020

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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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A19 MLS is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A19 MLS, 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 A19 MLS registered?

A19 MLS is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is A19 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 MLS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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