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EK17 UHL

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,638 mi
Last recorded89,638 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 UHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,638 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 89,635 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edges. 3mm across central 3/4. 215/50/17 Maxis (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not operating.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 67,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,701 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 26,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 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 UHL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

EK17 UHL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2017.

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