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EJ17 ZHB

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,501 mi
Last recorded33,501 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 ZHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,501 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 33,500 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,084 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake cables rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,235 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 23,235 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 21,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 14,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 10,837 miles
Pass 23 May 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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EJ17 ZHB is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red 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 EJ17 ZHB, 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

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What year was EJ17 ZHB registered?

EJ17 ZHB is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is EJ17 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 ZHB 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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