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DR17 TOM

2017 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,333 mi
Last recorded66,333 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR17 TOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 66,333 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 66,333 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 36,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 27,638 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 23,288 miles

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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DR17 TOM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol 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 DR17 TOM, 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 DR17 TOM registered?

DR17 TOM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is DR17 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR17 TOM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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