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DB03 GDB

2017 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,339 mi
Last recorded58,339 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 GDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,339 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,099 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 53,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 67,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeding plate 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,023 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 57,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 39,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 48,796 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 48,795 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Exhaust shield lose at fuel tank

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 31,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 33,867 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,685 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2019 29,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 15,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,681 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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DB03 GDB is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DB03 GDB, 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 DB03 GDB registered?

DB03 GDB is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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