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2017 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 BED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 147,412 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 147,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,332 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 124,332 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,950 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Toy removed from interior mirror ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,416 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,141 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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BB02 BED is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 BB02 BED, 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 BB02 BED registered?

BB02 BED is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2017.

Is BB02 BED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB02 BED 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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