2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · RX17 AXF
2017 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 165,088 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,088 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.
RX17 AXF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 165,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RX17 AXF Mileage History
- 27/02/202048,737 mi
- 28/02/202048,743 mi+6 mi
- 10/02/202164,296 mi+15,553 mi
- 11/02/202164,297 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/202282,228 mi+17,931 mi
- 01/03/2023101,281 mi+19,053 mi
- 02/03/2023101,287 mi+6 mi
- 28/02/2024118,297 mi+17,010 mi
- 28/02/2024118,298 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2025135,201 mi+16,903 mi
- 25/02/2025135,209 mi+8 mi
- 05/09/2025141,658 mi+6,449 mi
- 18/02/2026150,490 mi+8,832 mi
- 18/02/2026150,500 mi+10 mi
- 02/09/2026165,088 mi+14,588 mi
Average of roughly 17,865 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
RX17 AXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Focus (RX17 AXF) between February 2020 and September 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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