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CJ17 GBE

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,585 mi
Last recorded55,585 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 GBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 55,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,718 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,645 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,632 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,489 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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CJ17 GBE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ17 GBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ17 GBE registered?

CJ17 GBE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is CJ17 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ17 GBE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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