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DK17 VGD

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,461 mi
Last recorded190,461 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 190,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 190,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2026 190,039 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative malfunctioning (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre between 1.6-2mm in places and worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 167,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 167,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 153,327 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 132,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Mar 2023 132,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,572 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,348 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 93,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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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DK17 VGD is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DK17 VGD, 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 DK17 VGD registered?

DK17 VGD is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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