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DA17 BUU

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,378 mi
Last recorded65,378 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 BUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,378 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 65,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,827 miles

recommend a brakes linings inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2024 59,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre tread splitting due to deterioration of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

recommend a brakes linings inspection

front wheel tracking needed

off side rear tyre worn low.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,471 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 53,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working head light not working on dip or main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2022 47,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 May 2021 40,683 miles

recommend a further brakes linings inspection to determine remaining life .

strong advise front tyres worn just off 1.6 mm of remaining tyre tread . recommend tyres to be replaced asap.

Pass 27 May 2020 36,288 miles

recommend brakes linings replacement

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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DA17 BUU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA17 BUU, 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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What year was DA17 BUU registered?

DA17 BUU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DA17 BUU safe to buy?

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