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DW17 WBA

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,788 mi
Last recorded54,788 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW17 WBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 54,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 50,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 44,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 44,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,652 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,914 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

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

Vehicle too efficient for diesel meter reading

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 WBA is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue 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 DW17 WBA, 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 WBA?

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What year was DW17 WBA registered?

DW17 WBA is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is DW17 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW17 WBA 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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