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BC17 VHN

2017 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,265 mi
Last recorded65,265 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 65,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,963 miles

Front Front exhaust heat shielding loose rattle

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,420 miles

antifreeze level low

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

turbo heat shield broken and rattling

Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,420 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

antifreeze level low

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

turbo heat shield broken and rattling

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front just starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,629 miles

belly pan, side skirts and floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,374 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 VHN is a 2017 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

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

Is BC17 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 VHN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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