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EK17 FBJ

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,657 mi
Last recorded65,657 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 65,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rearmost cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

both rear parking brake cables joining sleeves corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2026 65,656 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged foremost cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,376 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 59,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,092 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 53,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,926 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 39,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 31,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,027 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 FBJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol 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 EK17 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

EK17 FBJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is EK17 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 FBJ 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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