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DP17 NYY

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,912 mi
Last recorded178,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 NYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 178,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 161,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded and o/s/r missing

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 25 Mar 2025 161,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded and o/s/r missing

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

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,902 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 134,902 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,614 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,614 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,771 miles
Pass 22 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 NYY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DP17 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

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

Is DP17 NYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 NYY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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