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EK17 TXP

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,053 mi
Last recorded109,053 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 109,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,648 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 96,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 92,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 92,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 86,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,475 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,934 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,653 miles
Pass 17 May 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 TXP is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP?

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What year was EK17 TXP registered?

EK17 TXP is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is EK17 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 TXP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK17 TXP have outstanding finance?

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