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DN17 ZGM

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 ZGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,161 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel rim damaged/wing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged/body panel

Fail 15 Apr 2026 72,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front headlight aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & worn on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel rim damaged/wing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged/body panel

Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 63,809 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,773 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 52,749 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,898 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 45,898 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 39,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,060 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 27,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 ZGM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

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

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The MOT history for DN17 ZGM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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