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BA66 PFU

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,664 mi
Last recorded76,664 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA66 PFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,664 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (slightly damaged) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (slightly damaged) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (blade rubber split in centre / replaced with new) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (showing white to rear /replaced bulb) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (showing white to rear/replaced bulb) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,962 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 52,962 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (incorrect bulb fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (small road test to get up to normal temperature) and re-tested) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 39,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 22,589 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 PFU is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel 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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

BA66 PFU is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is BA66 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA66 PFU 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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