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E8 KBY

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 KBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 81,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 98,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,307 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 87,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 64,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 41,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 17,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,521 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E8 KBY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E8 KBY, 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 E8 KBY registered?

E8 KBY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is E8 KBY safe to buy?

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