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EF17 HPU

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 HPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant Low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera moved from direct affect to driver's view ()

Fail 18 Nov 2024 69,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Non-matching size fitted (215/55 not 215/50) (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera moved from direct affect to driver's view ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,718 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 38,709 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 32,631 miles
Pass 24 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 HPU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

EF17 HPU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is EF17 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 HPU 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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