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EA17 JBO

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 JBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,261 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 80,259 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn between 2mm - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres different ratio to rear tyres

Fail 1 Mar 2022 54,731 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn between 2mm - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres different ratio to rear tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2021 44,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,925 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 35,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 JBO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA17 JBO registered?

EA17 JBO is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is EA17 JBO safe to buy?

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