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DV17 HGL

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,007 mi
Last recorded96,007 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 HGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 96,007 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears oerished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,219 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 84,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s aims too low. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s washers provide insufficient washer fluid (pump very noisy) (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,432 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,307 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,404 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 34,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s adjusted to pass. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted to gain pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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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DV17 HGL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV17 HGL, 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 DV17 HGL registered?

DV17 HGL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is DV17 HGL safe to buy?

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