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EK17 XHD

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 XHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,171 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 96,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,447 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 83,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 64,334 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,301 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 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 XHD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 XHD, 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 XHD?

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What year was EK17 XHD registered?

EK17 XHD is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is EK17 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 XHD 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 XHD have outstanding finance?

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