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DL66 LZJ

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear nsr osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 114,985 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear nsr osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,019 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 103,014 miles

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

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,304 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 92,299 miles

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

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,253 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 80,248 miles

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

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,131 miles

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Fail 20 Jan 2022 65,131 miles

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

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Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 44,798 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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DL66 LZJ 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 DL66 LZJ, 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 DL66 LZJ registered?

DL66 LZJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2017.

Is DL66 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL66 LZJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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