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DN17 ZHJ

2017 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,494 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 80,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 65,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,343 miles

Front exhaust flexi webbing broken slightly blown

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear indicators 195-55-15 85h (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

exhaust flexi section damaged, benefit of the doubt given as no leaks detected, system secure and passing emissions

Fail 15 Sep 2021 48,904 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear indicators 195-55-15 85h (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

exhaust flexi section damaged, benefit of the doubt given as no leaks detected, system secure and passing emissions

Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,174 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DN17 ZHJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN17 ZHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DN17 ZHJ registered?

DN17 ZHJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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