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DE17 DOA

2017 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 DOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,809 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 59,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside Rear Slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2020 33,309 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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DE17 DOA is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE17 DOA, 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 DE17 DOA registered?

DE17 DOA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2017.

Is DE17 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 DOA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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