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BC17 VDY

2017 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,809 mi
Last recorded46,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,024 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 45,021 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,953 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 40,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 36,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 31,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Run flat kit glue out of date

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,552 miles

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

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 VDY is a 2017 Ford Focus in Grey 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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

BC17 VDY is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2017.

Is BC17 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 VDY 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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