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CU17 MXZ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,003 mi
Last recorded50,003 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 MXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,003 miles

non component related advisories engine bay turbo heat shield loose

vehicle fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components / structure

Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin may be low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low unable to confirm remaining thickness; advise inspection/replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 37,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin may be low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low unable to confirm remaining thickness; advise inspection/replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 23,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,111 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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CU17 MXZ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU17 MXZ, 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 CU17 MXZ registered?

CU17 MXZ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is CU17 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU17 MXZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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