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EF17 RXJ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,240 mi
Last recorded131,240 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 RXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,240 miles

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

nearside mirror side repeater damaged

Pass 8 May 2025 117,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm bushes perishing - slight to moderate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 117,536 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm bushes perishing - slight to moderate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS 2.5-3mm tread remaining with increased wear on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS 3mm tread remaining with increased wear on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 103,512 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 103,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 May 2023 89,052 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 89,051 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

tpm lamp on

Pass 17 May 2022 74,357 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 74,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 61,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 51,050 miles
Pass 23 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 RXJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

EF17 RXJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is EF17 RXJ safe to buy?

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