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CE17 FSD

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 FSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 126,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 126,122 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2026 125,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake lever control operation feels rough/stiff through its travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,053 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 110,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

items removed from drivers view of the road at start of test

Pass 22 Mar 2023 104,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre also badly cracked and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also badly cracked

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre also badly cracked and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also badly cracked

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,700 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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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CE17 FSD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE17 FSD, 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 CE17 FSD registered?

CE17 FSD is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is CE17 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE17 FSD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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