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EF17 OBV

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 OBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 79,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 68,366 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 68,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 66,906 miles

Front bumper damaged n/s/f lower

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner edge looks slightly out of shape and perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 66,906 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged n/s/f lower

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner edge looks slightly out of shape and perished

Nearside Rear tyre fitted inside out

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,242 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2020 36,573 miles
Pass 1 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 OBV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

EF17 OBV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is EF17 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 OBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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