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BC17 DFZ

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,912 mi
Last recorded56,912 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 56,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 56,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 49,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a small cut not down to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear rim had slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 43,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing **NUT** (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 37,258 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 37,203 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 30,546 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2021 24,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 21,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt secure clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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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BC17 DFZ is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC17 DFZ, 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 BC17 DFZ registered?

BC17 DFZ is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2017.

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