2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · EJ17 BNB
2017 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 83,729 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EJ17 BNB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 83,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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EJ17 BNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Focus (EJ17 BNB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EJ17 BNB Mileage History
- 01/10/202251,921 mi
- 09/10/202363,453 mi+11,532 mi
- 12/10/202473,496 mi+10,043 mi
- 14/10/202583,729 mi+10,233 mi
Average of roughly 10,475 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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