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EF17 EKV

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,175 mi
Last recorded66,175 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 66,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2025 66,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 56,842 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 56,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 50,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 37,758 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 33,268 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,670 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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EF17 EKV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKV, 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 EF17 EKV registered?

EF17 EKV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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The MOT history for EF17 EKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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