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DK17 VGF

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,026 mi
Last recorded260,026 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 260,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2026 259,954 miles

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2026 244,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2026 243,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2025 237,194 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 237,194 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 236,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 210,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 204,911 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 204,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 187,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 187,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,982 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 130,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26 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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DK17 VGF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK17 VGF, 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 DK17 VGF registered?

DK17 VGF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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