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CE17 ZCJ

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,000 mi
Last recorded179,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 ZCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 179,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 173,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

no coolant

Pass 26 Feb 2024 148,652 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,999 miles

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Fail 22 Feb 2023 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2022 103,468 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front tyres wearing inners (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure light on

under covers & trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,373 miles

Nearside Rear feathering inner edge shoulder

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

under body cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear feathering inner edge shoulder

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

under body cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,749 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 ZCJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver 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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

CE17 ZCJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2017.

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