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CE17 LBO

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,815 mi
Last recorded122,815 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 LBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 122,815 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged distorted slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.36mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged distorted slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear of underbody has been undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2026 122,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged distorted slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.36mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged distorted slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear of underbody has been undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2025 106,274 miles

under seal sprayed

Fail 10 Jul 2025 106,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under seal sprayed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 93,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,069 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,099 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,486 miles

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 LBO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

CE17 LBO is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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