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EJ17 AFA

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 AFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,171 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 113,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,858 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2023 79,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,239 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 62,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 47,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 30,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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EJ17 AFA is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ17 AFA, 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 EJ17 AFA registered?

EJ17 AFA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is EJ17 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 AFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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