MOT Status
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64,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears at unions. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine oil was way over max mark.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Above engine under tray. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi hose into calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes swollen at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into calliper (part of flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe detached from main silencer. (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure pipe snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes swollen at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipes were not in retainer on timing cover, Refitted. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into calliper (part of flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))
Several exhaust heat shields corroded and insecure.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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EF17 ELW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ELW, 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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EF17 ELW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2017.
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