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B2 GDR

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GDR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,016 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,583 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,801 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,654 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 37,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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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B2 GDR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 B2 GDR, 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 B2 GDR registered?

B2 GDR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is B2 GDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 GDR 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 B2 GDR have outstanding finance?

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