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E18 RLB

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,802 mi
Last recorded54,802 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 RLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deep cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.60mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deep cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm .boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm .boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deep cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.60mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deep cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 48,139 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joint dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread film over plate starting to come away allowing dirt and water ingress (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,215 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 40,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 35,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,015 miles

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

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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E18 RLB is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver 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 E18 RLB, 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 E18 RLB registered?

E18 RLB is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2017.

Is E18 RLB safe to buy?

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