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A8 UEY

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,103 mi
Last recorded94,103 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 94,103 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 94,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wire Hanging In Front Of Pedals

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,841 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 66,841 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 53,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 42,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,992 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 UEY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEY, 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.

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What year was A8 UEY registered?

A8 UEY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is A8 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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