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AD17 GCU

2017 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,823 mi
Last recorded112,823 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 GCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 112,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 112,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 112,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,290 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 58,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,651 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 41,191 miles

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

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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AD17 GCU is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AD17 GCU, 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 AD17 GCU registered?

AD17 GCU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AD17 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 GCU shows 12 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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