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DS17 EXG

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 EXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 76,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 76,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 41,372 miles

Rear both trailing arm bushes slightly worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 28,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,461 miles

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

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

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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DS17 EXG is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS17 EXG, 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 DS17 EXG registered?

DS17 EXG is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is DS17 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 EXG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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