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B7 VMW

2017 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,125 mi
Last recorded48,125 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 48,125 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 43,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 39,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 34,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 31,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 31,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,501 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,586 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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B7 VMW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Red 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 B7 VMW, 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 B7 VMW registered?

B7 VMW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is B7 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 VMW 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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