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A21 FSW

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,774 mi
Last recorded55,774 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FSW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 45,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,803 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 40,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge and across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage from being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 35,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2022 26,355 miles

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

Oil change required message on dashboard

Pass 1 Jun 2021 19,593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,455 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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A21 FSW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A21 FSW, 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 A21 FSW registered?

A21 FSW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2017.

Is A21 FSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 FSW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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