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DN17 OTV

2017 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,978 mi
Last recorded77,978 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 OTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 77,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 75,076 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 74,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 71,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion On Disc Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

different size tyres front axle to rear axle

Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,784 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 42,784 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 34,431 miles

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

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

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 OTV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Orange with a 999cc petrol 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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

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

Is DN17 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN17 OTV 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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