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EF17 XVC

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 XVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,990 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,323 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 104,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,091 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 95,089 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 73,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,421 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 64,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 56,698 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 XVC is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

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

Is EF17 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 XVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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