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EG17 FLW

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,956 mi
Last recorded87,956 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 FLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 87,956 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 87,956 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing all so, stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,675 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,033 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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EG17 FLW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW registered?

EG17 FLW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is EG17 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 FLW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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