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DC17 LYF

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,611 mi
Last recorded88,611 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 LYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 88,611 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,667 miles

Nearside Rear 2x nails in tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer case spilting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,493 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 3,349 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,493 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 20,421 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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DC17 LYF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

DC17 LYF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is DC17 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 LYF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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