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CF17 FCM

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,996 mi
Last recorded53,996 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 FCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 53,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 50,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 48,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,372 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 40,323 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 40,323 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,286 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 36,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 33,036 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 33,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020

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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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CF17 FCM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF17 FCM, 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 CF17 FCM registered?

CF17 FCM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is CF17 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF17 FCM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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