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DN17 MWJ

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,562 mi
Last recorded103,562 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 103,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn & close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn & cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 86,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn & close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn & cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,560 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,115 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,333 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Fail 30 Jun 2020 35,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre two nails ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms light on indicating that one or more pressures are below the manufactures recommended setting

Pass 30 Mar 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 MWJ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

DN17 MWJ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DN17 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN17 MWJ 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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