2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · ESZ 5006
2017 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 140,563 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,563 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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ESZ 5006 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 140,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ESZ 5006 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 (ESZ 5006) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords This tyre is also peris”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
ESZ 5006 Mileage History
- 27/08/2024105,061 mi
- 02/09/2025120,987 mi+15,926 mi
- 02/09/2025120,987 mi
- 10/09/2026140,563 mi+19,576 mi
- 10/09/2026140,563 mi
Average of roughly 17,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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