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B3 VMR

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,546 mi
Last recorded68,546 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VMR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 57,061 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 45,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 38,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 31,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 18,700 miles

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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B3 VMR is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B3 VMR, 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

How do I check the history of B3 VMR?

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What year was B3 VMR registered?

B3 VMR is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is B3 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VMR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 VMR have outstanding finance?

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