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EK17 TLU

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,303 mi
Last recorded60,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 60,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 60,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 52,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 45,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 15,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 TLU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

EK17 TLU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EK17 TLU safe to buy?

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