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DM05 POM

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,321 mi
Last recorded28,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 POM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 28,321 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 27,188 miles

Central Front number plate may not conform to national standard

Central Rear number plate may not conform to national standard

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 25,549 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 25,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 24,795 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 24,794 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect separation of characters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect separation of characters (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 21,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 17,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 15,116 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting thin (1.1.13 (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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DM05 POM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DM05 POM, 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 DM05 POM registered?

DM05 POM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is DM05 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM05 POM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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