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BC17 GCX

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,087 mi
Last recorded62,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 GCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2025 54,837 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 54,837 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,337 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 40,337 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 26,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,101 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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BC17 GCX is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

BC17 GCX is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BC17 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 GCX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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