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EG17 DWL

2017 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,747 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 48,544 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 26,633 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 26,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 21,946 miles

All four tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2022 18,016 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 18,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 13,853 miles
Pass 23 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 DWL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EG17 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

EG17 DWL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is EG17 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 DWL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG17 DWL have outstanding finance?

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