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DS17 WSX

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change due to inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Too clean for emissions.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,881 miles

Nearside Reverse lamp is not working

Fail 13 Sep 2023 62,881 miles

Nearside Reverse lamp is not working

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,109 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,915 miles

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

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 20 Oct 2020 37,322 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 18 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 WSX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

DS17 WSX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is DS17 WSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 WSX 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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