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D17 EJW

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,950 mi
Last recorded63,950 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 EJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,950 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 63,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 63,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,136 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front door latches faulty got to shut doors slowly

Front washers weak hitting screen

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat track adjuster lever faulty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and sills N/s front wing etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025
Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front seat retractor worn mechanism

no reverse lamps working

Fail 29 Apr 2024 84,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front seat retractor worn mechanism

no reverse lamps working

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 82,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door latch not latching now and again

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat adjuster worn but still locks

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and rear floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 79,543 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides centre tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door latch sometimes not latching fully

Offside Front seat handle worn

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 76,714 miles

Offside Front seat base adjuster worn

Nearside Front door latch worn

Rear chassis and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 74,492 miles

Offside Front seat slight play in base

subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 72,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 64,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 60,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 54,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 41,922 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,194 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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D17 EJW is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 D17 EJW, 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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D17 EJW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2017.

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