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EK17 DXW

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,921 mi
Last recorded60,921 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 DXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 60,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner suspension arm bush perished

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 60,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner suspension arm bush perished

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn heavily/cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 27,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm cracked/perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 19,125 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 19,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 14,828 miles

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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EK17 DXW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK17 DXW, 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 EK17 DXW registered?

EK17 DXW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is EK17 DXW safe to buy?

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