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LT17 GVM

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,510 mi
Last recorded74,510 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT17 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 52,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 39,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,725 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2021 14,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 12,950 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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LT17 GVM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black 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 LT17 GVM, 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 LT17 GVM?

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What year was LT17 GVM registered?

LT17 GVM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is LT17 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT17 GVM 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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