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EF17 UPP

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 115,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,296 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,842 miles
Pass 4 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 UPP is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPP, 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

How do I check the history of EF17 UPP?

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What year was EF17 UPP registered?

EF17 UPP is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is EF17 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 UPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF17 UPP have outstanding finance?

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