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EK17 VYW

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,629 mi
Last recorded48,629 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 VYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 48,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 41,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder worn to zero (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder worn to zero (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner-outer sidewalls perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Apr 2023 36,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,169 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 24,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 11,617 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 VYW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

Is EK17 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 VYW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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