Ford Focus Titanium (2017)
2017 Ford Focus Titanium
CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Focus Titanium. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ford Focus Titanium is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a 50.2% first-time pass rate compared to the typical 80%—this means half of these cars fail their MOT, which is a serious warning sign for a prospective buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, so while these cars need work, the failures aren't safety-critical.
These Focuses are running at around 49,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, but the low failure rate suggests either poor maintenance patterns or underlying durability issues rather than high mileage wear. With only 0.11 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle on average, most cars slip through with minor or no issues—until they don't—so your best protection is a thorough pre-purchase inspection and full service history check before committing.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Focus Titanium
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (51%) | 86 | 5% | 0.06 |
| Other (49%) | 82 | 97% | 0.17 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ford Focus Titanium vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Ford Focus Titanium vehicles fall between 37,915 and 60,184 miles.
2017 Ford Focus Titanium — Still on the Road
49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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