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EA17 EFC

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,957 mi
Last recorded36,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 EFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 36,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 35,024 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 34,957 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235/40r18 side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,356 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 28,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,283 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 22,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 19,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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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EA17 EFC is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA17 EFC, 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 EA17 EFC registered?

EA17 EFC is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is EA17 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA17 EFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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