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AX17 BXF

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,546 mi
Last recorded54,546 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 BXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,406 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 44,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,461 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 28,903 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle spare wheel on n/s/f (5.2.3 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020

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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 BXF is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX17 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

AX17 BXF is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is AX17 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 BXF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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