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EIL 1172

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,749 mi
Last recorded42,749 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 1172
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 42,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 39,720 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,142 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 26,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 20,233 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test relocated Cramlington Ford and Evans Halshaw stickers from swept area ()

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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EIL 1172 is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EIL 1172, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EIL 1172?

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What year was EIL 1172 registered?

EIL 1172 is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is EIL 1172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 1172 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIL 1172 have outstanding finance?

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