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EK17 VWM

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 120,837 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 120,829 miles

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 14 Feb 2025 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 112,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,181 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 84,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,446 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))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,987 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 VWM 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 63.6%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

EK17 VWM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is EK17 VWM safe to buy?

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