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EG17 LFN

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 LFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 70,055 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror from rear view mirror + phone holder from center of dash ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0624 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5-4-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 4620 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0719 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror from rear view mirror + phone holder from center of dash ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0624 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5-4-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 4620 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0719 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 64,207 miles

undertray damadged

Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,006 miles

nearside front cv gator deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2023 55,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,761 miles

both rear tyres tread stepped

Fail 29 Sep 2020 53,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres tread stepped

Pass 18 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 LFN is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 EG17 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

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

Is EG17 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 LFN 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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