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DP17 OUY

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 OUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2026 83,553 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 79,813 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 79,802 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both the n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 May 2024 73,048 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 73,047 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 61,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 54,604 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 27 May 2021 47,452 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 39,150 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 39,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 OUY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DP17 OUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP17 OUY registered?

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

Is DP17 OUY safe to buy?

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