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DP17 AKV

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 AKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,760 miles

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Strut stop notchy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2023 66,946 miles

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

brake fluid low

heatshields insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2021 42,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose NSF (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 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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DP17 AKV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DP17 AKV, 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 DP17 AKV registered?

DP17 AKV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DP17 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 AKV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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