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DV17 NMU

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV17 NMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,385 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,348 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush slightly separating

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slightly separating

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 May 2025 91,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush slightly separating

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slightly separating

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 May 2024 86,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 74,474 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 74,474 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 58,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s/f inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 34,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s/f inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,651 miles

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 NMU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMU, 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 DV17 NMU registered?

DV17 NMU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DV17 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV17 NMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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