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EG17 DSE

2017 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,748 mi
Last recorded77,748 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 69,786 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracked but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted blocking inspection

Pass 27 May 2024 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 58,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 50,426 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 43,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,849 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 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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EG17 DSE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EG17 DSE, 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 EG17 DSE registered?

EG17 DSE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is EG17 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 DSE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG17 DSE have outstanding finance?

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