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B18 DKG

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,731 mi
Last recorded63,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 63,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 111,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 55,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 84,417 miles

sills covered

Pass 8 Feb 2023 40,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 76,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 32,946 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 17,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,805 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 44,688 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 40,403 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,805 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer shoulders and also have cracks in tread but no cords visible

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread, no cords visible

Fail 8 Jun 2017 29,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively passenger side (8.2.2)

Both front tyres cracking on outer shoulders and also have cracks in tread but no cords visible

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread, no cords visible

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B18 DKG is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B18 DKG, 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.

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B18 DKG is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2017.

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