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DS17 LFU

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 LFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 81,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on edges and perished

Fail 10 Oct 2025 81,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on edges and perished

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,291 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,291 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 48,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,476 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 35,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 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 LFU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LFU, 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 DS17 LFU registered?

DS17 LFU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DS17 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 LFU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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