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DL17 VTO

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,605 mi
Last recorded60,605 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 VTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 60,605 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 59,981 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 59,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,838 miles

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy (spring wind up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 57,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy (spring wind up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 55,386 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 55,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Tread

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracked Outer Tread Edge/Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,323 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 48,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 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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DL17 VTO is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 DL17 VTO, 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 DL17 VTO registered?

DL17 VTO is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2017.

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