2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · DT17 PAO
2017 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 72,085 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DT17 PAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 72,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DT17 PAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Focus (DT17 PAO) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
DT17 PAO Mileage History
- 25/04/202461,174 mi
- 25/04/202566,836 mi+5,662 mi
- 25/04/202566,845 mi+9 mi
- 02/04/202671,276 mi+4,431 mi
- 07/07/202672,085 mi+809 mi
Average of roughly 4,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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