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EA17 MGU

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 MGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 109,730 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 109,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall deteriorated / inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 99,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within areas of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 60,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,709 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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EA17 MGU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue 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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

EA17 MGU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EA17 MGU safe to buy?

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