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EF17 EVR

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,627 mi
Last recorded121,627 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 EVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 121,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose outer casings slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Screen wash leaking - Front washers providing sufficient washer fluid

Fail 5 Aug 2026 121,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose outer casings slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Screen wash leaking - Front washers providing sufficient washer fluid

Pass 6 Aug 2025 109,094 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,497 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 66,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. This tyre size is 215/55R17 all 3 others are 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads app. 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 1.8 mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 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 EVR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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