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DN17 ZBU

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,484 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 105,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 97,839 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 97,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,823 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 79,823 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,182 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 25 Apr 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 ZBU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

DN17 ZBU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is DN17 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN17 ZBU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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