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DA17 VXV

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

158,680 mi
Last recorded158,680 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 158,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside slight corrosion to hand brake cable

Pass 24 Sep 2025 147,871 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling about

Pass 27 Mar 2025 132,187 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 118,183 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 118,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 94,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,101 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,374 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 30,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 21,890 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 VXV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DA17 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

DA17 VXV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is DA17 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 VXV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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