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DU17 AET

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,856 mi
Last recorded76,856 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 AET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 76,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 73,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,294 miles

Front Coolant leak level low and evidence of leak from water pump area ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 61,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall, various areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak level low and evidence of leak from water pump area ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,155 miles

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

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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DU17 AET is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 DU17 AET, 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

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What year was DU17 AET registered?

DU17 AET is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is DU17 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU17 AET 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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