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DN17 MLK

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,002 mi
Last recorded159,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 MLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 159,002 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 159,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisyi (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front dash tyre pessure light ont

Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen stonechip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper dash tyre pressure light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,165 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and slight wear on egde

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,361 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,374 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 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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DN17 MLK is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLK, 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 DN17 MLK registered?

DN17 MLK is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DN17 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN17 MLK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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