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DE15 JOS

2017 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,893 mi
Last recorded88,893 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 JOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 88,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,640 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 69,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 52,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 33,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 15,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 14,562 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 14,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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DE15 JOS is a 2017 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DE15 JOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE15 JOS registered?

DE15 JOS is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is DE15 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE15 JOS 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.

Does DE15 JOS have outstanding finance?

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