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DS17 FTA

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,192 mi
Last recorded60,192 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 54,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 54,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Center rear seat belt clasp not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,896 miles

Brake Fluid Below Max

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two Small Chips O/S Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 43,956 miles

Door seal insecure, Driver door

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 43,956 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Door seal insecure, Driver door

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,384 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,440 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk slight sticking when locking and releasing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 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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DS17 FTA is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue 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 DS17 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

DS17 FTA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is DS17 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 FTA 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.

Does DS17 FTA have outstanding finance?

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