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BA66 FTV

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,117 mi
Last recorded68,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA66 FTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,117 miles

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer sill cover loose

Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,668 miles

o/s outer sill cover insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2024 66,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s outer sill cover insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,804 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 58,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,143 miles

heat shield loose on turbo

Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded down ()

TPMS light on

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2020 34,392 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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BA66 FTV is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA66 FTV, 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 BA66 FTV registered?

BA66 FTV is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is BA66 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA66 FTV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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