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DG17 ZDF

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 ZDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,301 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,560 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 53,643 miles

engine under tray and floor pan covers fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 29 Jul 2024 53,643 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

engine under tray and floor pan covers fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 44,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,460 miles

Covers on both floor pans and below engine restricting inspecting components Covers above and below engine restricting inspecting components Plastic trim covers on sills restricting inspecting vehicle structure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 28,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers on both floor pans and below engine restricting inspecting components Covers above and below engine restricting inspecting components Plastic trim covers on sills restricting inspecting vehicle structure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 23 Jul 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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DG17 ZDF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

DG17 ZDF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DG17 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 ZDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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