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A8 FMR

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,445 mi
Last recorded40,445 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FMR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 40,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge, & cracking, tread 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 36,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 36,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 25,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 19,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,793 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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A8 FMR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A8 FMR, 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

How do I check the history of A8 FMR?

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What year was A8 FMR registered?

A8 FMR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is A8 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FMR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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