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AD51 SPD

2017 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,889 mi
Last recorded56,889 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 SPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 56,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,908 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 20,908 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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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AD51 SPD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AD51 SPD, 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 AD51 SPD?

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What year was AD51 SPD registered?

AD51 SPD is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is AD51 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 SPD 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.

Does AD51 SPD have outstanding finance?

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