2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · MB66 ASE
2017 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 123,437 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MB66 ASE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 123,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB66 ASE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Focus (MB66 ASE) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50 17 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MB66 ASE Mileage History
- 20/02/2024102,287 mi
- 21/02/2024102,287 mi
- 12/03/2025114,316 mi+12,029 mi
- 19/03/2025114,534 mi+218 mi
- 08/04/2026123,437 mi+8,903 mi
Average of roughly 9,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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