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BC17 VML

2017 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,899 mi
Last recorded65,899 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 37,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 29,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 VML is a 2017 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

BC17 VML is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is BC17 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC17 VML shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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