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EF17 BPE

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 BPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 87,257 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 87,257 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,192 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 85,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,961 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge but not showing cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,587 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 61,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,314 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 40,314 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020

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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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EF17 BPE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF17 BPE, 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 EF17 BPE registered?

EF17 BPE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is EF17 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 BPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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