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EK17 JRU

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,567 mi
Last recorded58,567 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 JRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,567 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,589 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 54,589 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 24,380 miles

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 21 Jan 2020 13,671 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 JRU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JRU, 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 EK17 JRU registered?

EK17 JRU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is EK17 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 JRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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