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EF17 EDP

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 EDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,161 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 87,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,744 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 78,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,286 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,527 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 49,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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 EDP 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 EF17 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

EF17 EDP is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is EF17 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 EDP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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