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EJ17 ZTO

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,482 mi
Last recorded37,482 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 ZTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 37,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 30,399 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 30,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 24,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 19,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 16,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 12,372 miles

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

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 ZTO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

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

Is EJ17 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 ZTO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ17 ZTO have outstanding finance?

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