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DS17 UNM

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,592 mi
Last recorded34,592 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 UNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 34,592 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 34,592 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 21,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 21,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 20,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has cracked down tp cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,451 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewall slightly cracked

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

Pass 19 Apr 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 UNM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNM, 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

How do I check the history of DS17 UNM?

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What year was DS17 UNM registered?

DS17 UNM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is DS17 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 UNM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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