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EF17 RHU

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 RHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 96,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,145 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 87,143 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 86,639 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 80,493 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 78,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 78,753 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 78,668 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,043 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2022 73,043 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,584 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 67,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 RHU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

EF17 RHU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is EF17 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 RHU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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