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DS17 PDX

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,687 mi
Last recorded94,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 PDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 94,687 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (BOTH REARS) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 39,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,184 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE APPROX 70-75% WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE APPROX 80-85% WORN

Pass 5 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 PDX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

DS17 PDX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is DS17 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 PDX 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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