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DY17 DWM

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,491 mi
Last recorded83,491 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 DWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,491 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,028 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,611 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,832 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm close to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm close to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 61,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm close to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm close to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,080 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 35,628 miles

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

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

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

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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DY17 DWM is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 DY17 DWM, 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 DY17 DWM registered?

DY17 DWM is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is DY17 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY17 DWM 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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