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DL17 VUF

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 VUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 78,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2025 71,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,347 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight movement and noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 64,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight movement and noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,003 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 34,226 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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 VUF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DL17 VUF, 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 DL17 VUF registered?

DL17 VUF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is DL17 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 VUF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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