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DN17 CDV

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 CDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,185 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 89,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak at driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 81,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 71,581 miles

Found there to be no coolant in the expansion bottle and could see some coolant staining on front of block.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn and slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 71,575 miles

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

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

Found there to be no coolant in the expansion bottle and could see some coolant staining on front of block.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn and slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 62,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 62,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,835 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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DN17 CDV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc 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 DN17 CDV, 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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DN17 CDV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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