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DP17 OVE

2017 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 OVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 119,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2024 98,073 miles

Both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 76,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged but has no effect on emitting lamps

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

Fail 23 Dec 2023 76,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged but has no effect on emitting lamps

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 57,164 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 56,914 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 30,210 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,574 miles
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 OVE is a 2017 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

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

Is DP17 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 OVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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