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EK17 OXL

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 OXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,786 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,682 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 61,682 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,801 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 OXL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

EK17 OXL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is EK17 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 OXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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