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DA17 VWR

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 86,309 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2026 86,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2025 80,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,210 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 71,210 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,725 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 61,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 54,731 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn fully smooth on inner edge, close to exposing ply or cords. Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn fully smooth on inner edge, close to exposing ply or cords. Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 44,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 38,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 3,182 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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DA17 VWR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

DA17 VWR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2017.

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The MOT history for DA17 VWR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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