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DC17 GMX

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,138 mi
Last recorded102,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 GMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2026 102,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,495 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,882 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres out of shape (suggest replacing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 45,876 miles

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

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged All 4 tyres out of shape (suggest replacing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020

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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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DC17 GMX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DC17 GMX, 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 DC17 GMX registered?

DC17 GMX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is DC17 GMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 GMX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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