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EF17 XXO

2017 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 XXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 98,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,844 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,445 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 79,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 56,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 39,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 26,908 miles

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 XXO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

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

Is EF17 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 XXO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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