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DP66 VPA

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 VPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,896 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,702 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 89,754 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside Tie Rod's End ()

Fail 3 May 2024 89,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside Tie Rod's End ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 51,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,654 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 40,136 miles

Both front tyres have slight bulges on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,893 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DP66 VPA is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DP66 VPA, 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 DP66 VPA registered?

DP66 VPA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is DP66 VPA safe to buy?

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