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EJ17 ZVU

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,814 mi
Last recorded127,814 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 127,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 119,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, cut to tread, cuts/damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 103,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 81,976 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes are starting to separate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 81,976 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes are starting to separate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 64,332 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 64,201 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge / stepped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tread separation and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 46,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn (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 ZVU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

Is EJ17 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 ZVU 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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