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EK17 WDL

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,702 mi
Last recorded16,702 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 WDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 16,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear of lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 16,702 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear of lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 9,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 8,486 miles

Nearside mirror repeator lense damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2022 8,486 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror repeator lense damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2021 7,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 5,606 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 WDL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

EK17 WDL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is EK17 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 WDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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