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EK17 LVH

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,928 mi
Last recorded83,928 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 LVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,733 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 59,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,890 miles

Nearside Rear Castling inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing - Dot 0917 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 1.4mm of usable tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,896 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 41,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 32,660 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 LVH is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 EK17 LVH, 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

How do I check the history of EK17 LVH?

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What year was EK17 LVH registered?

EK17 LVH is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is EK17 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 LVH 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.

Does EK17 LVH have outstanding finance?

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