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DC17 XLG

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,295 mi
Last recorded50,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 XLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 50,295 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 50,293 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 44,120 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 35 zr 19 91Y e/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 34,213 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 26,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 21,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 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 XLG is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

DC17 XLG is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is DC17 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 XLG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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