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EF17 XTY

2017 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,952 mi
Last recorded49,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 XTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 49,951 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,891 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 38,875 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 33,736 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 33,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 28,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,277 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 17,885 miles
Pass 8 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 XTY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red 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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

EF17 XTY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is EF17 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 XTY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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