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BC17 FZW

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 FZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (1.6mm limit) 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 90,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (1.6mm limit) 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,712 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 77,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,538 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 5 Sep 2023 69,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,222 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 58,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,446 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 37,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2020

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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 FZW is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

BC17 FZW is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is BC17 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 FZW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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