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DG17 LEF

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,131 mi
Last recorded60,131 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cut no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 60,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cut no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner alloy rim have a welding repair but no cracks found

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2020 26,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner alloy rim have a welding repair but no cracks found

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LEF 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 75%.

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 DG17 LEF, 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 DG17 LEF registered?

DG17 LEF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is DG17 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 LEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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