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DW17 DFN

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW17 DFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,175 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 58,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,627 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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DW17 DFN is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DW17 DFN, 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

How do I check the history of DW17 DFN?

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What year was DW17 DFN registered?

DW17 DFN is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is DW17 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW17 DFN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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