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DG17 LAO

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 LAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,118 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,384 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 78,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad very low on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 34,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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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DG17 LAO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black 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 DG17 LAO, 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 DG17 LAO registered?

DG17 LAO is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DG17 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 LAO 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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