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DS17 WBF

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,478 mi
Last recorded144,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 WBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,478 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 126,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 110,507 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 110,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,423 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,406 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 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 WBF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

DS17 WBF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is DS17 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 WBF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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