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CU17 XWV

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 XWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 72,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 63,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2353519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,536 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inside edges

Nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,466 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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CU17 XWV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWV, 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 CU17 XWV registered?

CU17 XWV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is CU17 XWV safe to buy?

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