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EK17 ZPE

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,912 mi
Last recorded44,912 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 ZPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,912 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2026 44,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 38,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 33,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,903 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded where vehicle has been standing.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 20,862 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 20,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 20,754 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 ZPE is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE?

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What year was EK17 ZPE registered?

EK17 ZPE is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is EK17 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 ZPE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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