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AX17 BNL

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 BNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 77,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 66,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 36,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 26,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,521 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,746 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2020 19,745 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advise both front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AX17 BNL is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black 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 AX17 BNL, 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.

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What year was AX17 BNL registered?

AX17 BNL is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is AX17 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 BNL 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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