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DY17 DXL

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,583 mi
Last recorded58,583 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY17 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,583 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 58,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs and pads required (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,155 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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DY17 DXL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc 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 DY17 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

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

Is DY17 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY17 DXL 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.

Does DY17 DXL have outstanding finance?

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